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Cost of Living and Inflation in Delhi: What do you need to know?

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Here's what 37 local experts had to say about prices and the cost of living in Delhi.

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If you are moving to Delhi, stay in chosen colonies of South Delhi – depends on your budget. Be watchful of the healthcare – it can be expensive if it comes to hospitalisation. Food can range from awesome to ghastly. So watch out. Water quality is not great. Pollution kicks in around October and runs through till March. Can be very bad. Other than that, the city is great. Awesome heritage. Cheap for those with Dollars, Euros, Dirhams.

Though heavily polluted, Delhi is a beautiful city. Also, it is quite crowded and overly populated. Delhi is referred to as ‘Dilwalon ki Dilli’ very often, and it holds true in a sense as people tend to just think and act from their hearts much. Delhi is a hub of Indian Politics, Potpourri of Cultures, Media, Hospitality, Education, Liberated Attitudes, etc. and has a rich cultural heritage. Living is easy in terms of finding an affordable place to live. Delhi is not safe in the dusk – for ANYONE. Do not travel unaccompanied/ alone during odd hours, if possible. Please try to be at your place by 10 PM. Keep some urgent phone/helpline numbers handy, if you can.

Anurag, says: 2020

Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. One should be aware of the traffic. In my city there are so many tourist and holy places which you can visit, and bars and hotels are a little bit expensive. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.

Karthick, says: 2020

A person moving to my city should know about public transport as it helps in getting comfortable with the place. Also knowing about places with cheap food is very beneficial. Delhi is a megacity where people from all over the country come in order to make a better life for themselves, and there is a lot of unity in diversity.

Shreya, says: 2020

There are endless incredible ancient monuments that tourist don’t even know exist in Delhi. Shopping experiences are great with lots of bustling wholesale market. The temperature can be extreme. It has splendid metro facilities where you can visit almost anywhere in Delhi with minimum expense, There are plenty of places. Akshardham is one of the best place.

Priyankar, says: 2020

Delhi is an expensive city. It has a vast metro network, and hence one can choose to rent accommodation in the cheaper areas, if there is any budgetary constraint. In this city one can savour the cuisine from any part of India. The city has a cosmopolitan population, and people from all parts of India live here.

Gousiya, says: 2020

The high cost of living and real estate in Delhi. The gregarious nature of the people of the city and the amazing street food available. if moving from a city like Mumbai, the wide roads and the sprawling space will be a pleasant surprise. A person who loves nature, will enjoy walks in the huge parks in Delhi.

Delhi is a capital of India. It has beautiful historical monuments which captures the attention of people. Delhi is famous for its food as well as here living cost is low. Anyone who comes from other states to here can survive easily. This city provides a pure cosmopolitan culture which no other city provides.

Ashutosh, says: 2020

Delhi is a metropolitan city of India. It attracts people from all over the country for high paying jobs. You should be able to live in matchbox like houses on rent and better to cook your own food. It would save you from the high expenses of living in this city. It has opportunities for high quality education and good standard of living. You will enjoy a lot!

Delhi is the capital of India, therefore fully secured. It has a great traffic problem and is too much polluted than rest of the cities. The weather is too rough, very hot in summers and very cold in winters. However, it has all kind of facilities, making the living expenses high. It has all kind of travelling modes, such as metro, trains, cabs, autos and public buses for public.

Bhumika, says: 2020

One moving to Delhi should know road routes, places of attraction and nearest metro station to tourist attractions. Also, one should cross check prices from several shops before buying anything as considering you outsider, shopkeepers may try to sell things out to you at inflated prices. Before arriving to Delhi, one should book accommodation for staying in advance.

Delhi is the best metropolitan city in India one can move to. There are ample work opportunities for everybody, ranging from domestic work to jobs in Multinational corporations. The rent is among the lowest in the country. The districts are extremely well connected through the Metro system and the bus services operate in a timely and efficient manner. The street food is cheap and internationally renowned. The major problem with this city though, is that the crime rates are also the highest in the country. It’s a great place to work and live a meaningful life.

Santhosh, says: 2020

Though Delhi is highly polluted, it is good place for somebody who is about to start his/her career as it has cheap accommodation, the commute is easy since there is a huge chain of metro and public transport is easily available, also not to forget thee are good places to visit for recreation.

Athira, says: 2020

It really gets hot in summers and chilly in winters. One should really be worried about the cost of living as Delhi is the capital of India its really expensive to live on a rented studio house.

Travelling is convenient and cheap throughout the city, and to neighbouring cities as well. My city is not as safe as you would want it to be. It is among the highest rated crime regions within the country, especially for women. The southern area of Delhi is relatively safer. One thing with pride is, the street food will blow your mind.

Climate is extreme there, cold winters, very hot summers. Pollution level is too much. Living cost is less, many jobs are there. Corruption level is there in police. Crime rate against women is high. avoid going outside in nights if you are women. It is the most developed city in India.

Bhavya, says: 2020

Before moving in Delhi one should consider the weather of Delhi. Delhi’s weather is scorching hot in summers, temperature ranging from 35-45 Celsius. And in winter the temperature lowers down to 3-7 Celsius. know about the types of housing affordable for them. before moving in Delhi one should consider these point.

Shivkumar, says: 2020

Health services: These are available easily and at cheap rate. Mohalla Clinics provide basic healthcare to residents of a colony. Many world level hospitals are also there to provide emergency services.

Education: Many world class universities, Delhi University, JNU and IIT Delhi are in the city. Many world class schools are also there for kids.

Law enforcement: Delhi being the capital of India, you can be assured of best law enforcement is in place.

Recreational activities: A lot of cultural and artistic performances are organized by different organizations across the world.

Transport: Delhi metro, one of the cheapest system in its class across the world. The cit has almost all the cab aggregators service round the clock. It is also connected by many railway stations and two international airports.

Employment opportunities: Delhi NCR being an industrial center, there is no dearth of job, if you have required skills.

Manjushree, says: 2020

The person willing to move to my city should consider pollution and traffic as major negative factors but the nightlife and people are good enough to live with. The accommodation is expensive but the food is cheap and full of variety. Delhi, the capital of India, is loaded with beautiful monuments which everyone should see once in a lifetime at least.

Dewansh, says: 2020

If you’re looking or a rented space, you should consider the locality before giving any advance to the landlord. If it is a particularly crowded residential area, deposit only a month’s rent as security. Connectivity to metro is a must in Delhi, unless you live within 2-3 miles to your workplace or college.

Shivani, says: 2020

Delhi is the city where one can start their career with great opportunity. This is metro city, running 24*7. Delhi is the capital of my country, INDIA. One can find affordable place to well maintained place. Lots of places to hang out, street food to lounge. One can easily be happy here.

Rayaan, says: 2020

Delhi experiences harsh winters and hot summers. There is a lot of traffic on the streets and pollution levels are also high most time of the year. It is costly living in Delhi, however cheaper options in suburban areas is possible. Public transportation is not very good except for the metro service.

Mohammed, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital of our country. It is one of the most busiest cities of India. Being busy it is also a beautiful city having a lots of monuments and historical buildings. There is a variety of place from which you can choose where to live according to your budget and needs.

Someone moving to Delhi should know about the living conditions here. The cost of living, air quality, neighbourhood in which she is moving. Besides, traffic conditions and cleanliness must also be given a thought. The city has different living conditions in its different parts. The southern and central part is more posh with better facilities.

Akriti, says: 2020

Make sure to always take either Ola/Uber or metro for mobility, else he/she would be easily tricked by the locals. Delhi is quite expensive, so one can rent fully furnished flat instead of Airbnb because they could be scamster. The quality of food is quite good in almost every restaurant.

Delhi is a beautiful city, although it has traffic problems, but once you visit the city, you will be in love with the city. It has many tourist places. nightlife of Delhi is really good. Shopping is really affordable in Delhi. The commute system of Delhi is really good, and the street food is to die for.

Arunkumar, says: 2020

Anyone moving to Delhi should be aware about the living expenses involved, local language, transportation structure and cultural dimensions. Delhi is the capital of India and therefore supports a robust infrastructure. If you have the right skills, this city will not disappoint you at all. High pollution levels and traffic congestion are however issues of concern.

Shubham, says: 2020

While moving to delhi one should first plan and consider things such as where to go, how to reach, and especially must carry proof of identity along with him/her, so that he/she will not face problems of identity check. Then proper knowledge of the district either its east, west, north, or south so that you can easily habitat yourself in the way they live and mus carry sufficient financial resources to bear expenses of delhi.

Gourav, says: 2020

In Delhi, it can be very difficult if you don’t know how to speak in English or Hindi. You should be average in English and must learn to communicate with people in Hindi also. You must learn how to cook because the food is very expensive here.

Delhi is full of hustling and bustling life as it is the Capital of India. It has resemblance with NY’s life style in monetary terms. There are quite a few famous historical monuments, museums and markets of India. It is also polluted, crime prone and high cost city of India.

Delhi is capital of India. Many historical monuments are situated here from mughal dynasty to chanakya dynasty, museums here are different from that of the world we have a toilet museum. Party life here is amazing from cannaught place to hauz khas. nightlife in Delhi is amazing. Delhi also is one of the growing hubs for workers and students with amazing affordable education system.

Dinesh, says: 2020

I love in Delhi so someone moving here should take a flat on rent which is near to metro station which make him easily go to station by saving money. he should consider full day water and electricity supply which is basic need. The person should also having cooking skills as sometimes readymade are not in market or the maid isn’t available.

Nikhil, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital or heart of the country. It provides with all the amenities and opportunities a person needs in his/her career. It has a great connectivity of Metro to every part of the city. Government of Delhi provides numerous benefits to the citizens in terms of subsidies, nominal costs of services, free electricity and water etc. Delhi has many places to visit in terms of tourism and greenery adds another star to the beauty of the city.

Abhinaya, says: 2020

Delhi is the capital of India and regarded as the heart of the nation. There are many menances and miseries every Delhite has to undergo on daily basis: pollution, poor sanitation, traffic jams, encroached roads, depleting amenities. All this may affect your health. But you can also live here at an affordable cost. Clothing and food services are much better than any other city.

Meenakshi, says: 2020

1. Pollution – Delhi is one of the most polluted city in the world, you’ll feel choking once you enter the city for first time.
2. Cleanliness – Depends which place you are moving from. Compared to a city like Tokyo you will find Delhi dirty. On other hand compare it to city like Manila; its dirty.
3. Cost of living – Again compared to other cities would vary. Depends in which part of city you would prefer living in.

Akshay, says: 2020

Something for middle-class people: If you are not rich then you should get habitual of saving money. Even a ‘barf ka Gola’ is going to cost you around RS 30. If you are planning to go to a ‘nice restaurant’ for once then you can but you will run out of money for the entire month.

Useful tips:
– Get a metrocard and prefer metro over any other modes of transport because it is cheap, convenient, and keeps you safe from Delhi’s pollution.
– Use E-rickshaw and DTC buses.

Things you’ll experience in Delhi:
– Smog: In winter, be ready to witness a new kind of fog, that is smog. Initially, maybe you will think it is fog but eventually it will burn your eyes and it decreases the visibility of the roads and maybe you will see this fog kind of thing even in your room.
– Cheap shopping: Maybe other things are pretty expensive here but shopping is going to balance this. You can go to Sarojini and many other places for the cheapest clothes.
– The feeling of summer even in the rainy season: If it is not raining in the rainy season then you can get the feeling of summer.
– Minimum rainfall: If you are not from Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan be ready for this new change. The major cause of minimum rainfall here is ‘Delhi’s Pollution’.

One must know how to travel in delhi like for long distance travel, one must use metro because it is fast and cheap. For short distances we can use rickshaws, etc. Delhi is a multicultural and multilingual city. Finding a local native may be hard. Life in delhi can be cheap and luxurious depending on your pocket.

Navneet, says: 2020
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