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Which city should I work from? Bangalore or Chennai?
Consider the following -
I don't know either Tamil or Kanada (local languages) Employer doesn't have a problem with not knowing the local language.
I don't have family or other expenses.
Looking for a City with more potential for more career growth (in house)
I am looking to get married/settle down in the coming years - which city should be good for having a family or quality of life.
Salary is same whether I work in bangalore or Chennai (only negligible variation in HRA)
In terms of quality of life, different people have different preferences - but I will say that it is easier to get by with English in Bangalore as compared to Chennai.
Chennai: Cheaper and better vfm. Lot less traffic.
You are gonna spend all of your income on expensive cabs, rents and partying. Most Bangalore people's have little to no savings. Should have chosen Chennai
Chennai as a city is miles ahead in front of bangalore.
Culture/Future Prospects - Bangalore. Bangalore has far more legal opportunities than Chennai. Also language will become a problem in Chennai. In bangalore you can adjust with Hindi. Chennai not the same. Most lawyers are from Tamil Nadu. Bangalore has many law firms and in house opportunities.
Also,
Cost of living is also low because of social life. In Bangalore you club party a lot. Chennai you won't be able to do the same. That's one another reason people in Chennai save a lot.
Apart from that - you are from north, for your children assimilation will be easier in bangalore. And you are unmarried - I have seen a lot of professionals from UP Bihar in Bangalore. Not that much in Chennai. Easier to get potential spouses in bangalore.
Job opportunities /future - Bangalore any day. Especially for a north indian.