Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Traffic Spurs Exodus: Residents Head to Mysore
Bengaluru, once a tech hub, now has terrible traffic!
It's ranked as the third worst city in the world for traffic jams.
This is making people spend a lot of time stuck in traffic, like 134 hours a year on average!
Because of this and other problems like pollution and high prices, people are moving to Mysore, a nearby city.
Mysore's property prices are cheaper, and the cost of living is lower, making it more appealing.
This shift highlights how problems in Bengaluru are affecting people's lives and where they choose to live.
Bengaluru is ranked as the 3rd worst city globally for traffic congestion.
Residents spend an average of 134 hours annually in traffic.
Rising air pollution, water issues, and high property prices are cited as reasons for the exodus.
Real estate prices in Mysore have increased by over 30% in the past year.
Property prices and cost of living are significantly lower in Mysore compared to Bengaluru.
- Who
- Investment Banker Sarthak Ahuja
- What
- Highlighted worsening traffic conditions and resident migration from Bengaluru to Mysore
- When
- Recent - data from past year and ongoing trends
- Where
- Bengaluru and Mysore, India
- Why
- Due to severe traffic, rising costs, and quality of life concerns
- Traffic Ranking
- 3rd worst globally
- Average Time in Traffic (Yearly)
- 134 hours
- Mysore Property Price Increase
- 30% (past year)
- Mysore vs. Bengaluru Property Prices
- 30-50% cheaper
- Cost of Living Difference
- 10-20% cheaper in Mysore
