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Coworking vs renting an office in Bangalore: what does it really cost?

If you run a small team, the choice between your own office and a coworking seat usually comes down to money you pay every month, money you spend once to set up, and money you lock up as a deposit. This calculator puts all three side by side, using your own office quotes.

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Your team
Renting your own office

Enter the figures from your own quotes, in rupees. Leave a field blank if it does not apply.

The whole office, per month.

Building or common-area charges, if billed separately.

Shown separately: it is cash locked up, not spent.

Desks, chairs, wiring, interiors. Counted once.

Electricity, power backup, broadband.

Cleaning, pantry supplies, security, anything else.

Beyond Basics coworking

Worked out for you: seats × ₹14,999 per seat per month × months. In the words of our pricing page: "GST included. No deposit. No lock-in. No hidden charges."

Enter at least a team size, a number of months and the monthly office rent to see the comparison.

How the numbers are worked out

  • Your office total is rent, maintenance, utilities and housekeeping for every month, plus the one-time fit-out and furniture cost.
  • The deposit is rent multiplied by the months of deposit you entered. It is shown separately because it is usually returned, but it is cash you cannot use while it is held.
  • Per seat, per month is the total divided by the number of months and the number of seats.
  • The coworking total is seats × ₹14,999 × months, GST included, with a ₹0 deposit. Mall parking, if you use it, is charged separately by the mall and is not included.

The calculator does not count your time spent finding a space, negotiating, setting up or managing vendors, or any lock-in in your lease. Those are worth adding to your own thinking. The full breakdown of a seat is on our guide to what affordable coworking in Bangalore really costs.

When renting your own office makes more sense

We would rather you choose the right space than a seat with us that does not fit. Beyond Basics is a silent floor of shared, first-come desks. Your own office is likely the better choice if your team:

  • Needs a large block of seats together every day. Our seats are kept deliberately few and are not assigned.
  • Needs a private cabin, a lockable room or meeting rooms. We have none of these, and loud conversations and speakerphone calls are not allowed on the floor.
  • Wants its own branding, layout or a place to leave equipment overnight. Desks here are shared and cleared at the end of each day.
  • Needs a registered business or GST address, or mail handling. We do not offer virtual office or business address services.
  • Plans to host events, or to have visitors often. We run no events, and guests are allowed only with prior approval.

And if your own quotes come out lower in the calculator over the months you plan to stay, that is a real answer too. If you are a founder or a small team doing mostly heads-down work, our page on coworking for startups in Bangalore has a quick fit check.

Frequently asked questions

Why are the office fields empty?

Office rents, maintenance charges, deposits and fit-out costs vary a lot by building, size and landlord, and we did not want to guess them for you. Enter the figures from the quotes you have, and leave a field blank if it does not apply.

How is the coworking cost worked out?

Seats multiplied by ₹14,999 per seat per month, multiplied by the number of months. The price is GST-inclusive, with no security deposit and no lock-in. Fees are paid monthly in advance, and mall parking is charged separately by the mall if you use it.

Why is the security deposit not added to the office total?

A deposit is usually returned when you leave, so it is not a cost in the same way rent is. It is still cash you cannot use while it is held, so the calculator shows it on its own line.

Is anything I enter saved or sent anywhere?

No. The calculator runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is stored or sent to us or anyone else.

Can a large team use Beyond Basics?

Seats are kept deliberately few and are filled first-come, first-served, and desks are shared rather than assigned. A team that needs a large block of seats together every day will usually be better served by its own office. Call us to check current availability.

See the space before you decide

Walk the floor, ask Suhail anything about costs and availability, and compare it with your office options in person. The full price breakdown is on our pricing page.

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3rd Floor, Prestige Eva Mall, Brigade Road, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru - 560025 · 7338415064