Moving to Bengaluru for work: a first-month checklist

Bengaluru has India's deepest coliving market — and some of its longest commutes. A little planning in the first month makes everything easier.

Week 1: live near your corridor

Bengaluru's offices cluster in a few corridors: Whitefield/ITPL, Outer Ring Road (Bellandur, Marathahalli), Electronic City, Manyata/Hebbal and Koramangala/HSR. Pick a stay within a short commute of yours. Many coliving brands offer short stays, so you can explore before signing a longer lock-in.

Week 2: set up the basics

• Metro card and ride-hailing apps; check Namma Metro routes near your stay.
• Bank/UPI working, a local pharmacy and clinic saved.
• Find your nearest gym, grocery delivery and laundry options.

Week 3–4: decide where to settle

If you like your area, move to a longer stay to lock a better rate. Compare options in the same locality on CoShelters, read reviews by aspect (food, Wi-Fi, safety) and shortlist two or three for visits.

Meet people

Join the Bengaluru club and weekend meetups on CoShelters — it's the fastest way to make a new city feel like home.