The cost of living in India's large cities varies depending on a number of factors, including housing, transportation, and lifestyle preferences.
Living in a wealthy city, such as Delhi, Bengaluru, or 'India's Silicon Valley,' may be quite expensive. Here is a breakdown of living expenses in various cities based on data from Digit Insurance in case you were curious. An outline of the typical monthly living expenses in a few of these cities is provided below:
Delhi
Average Living Expenses: Rs 22,000 to Rs 50,000
Bengaluru
Average Living Expenses: Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000
Mumbai
Average Living Expenses: Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000
Hyderabad
Average Living Expenses: Rs 12,000 to Rs 50,000
Chennai
Average Living Expenses: Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000
Kolkata
Average Living Expenses: Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000
Pune
Average Living Expenses: Rs 25,000 to Rs 45,000
Ahmedabad
Average Living Expenses: Rs 22,500 to Rs 42,000
Note: These figures are approximate and can vary based on individual lifestyles and preferences. population Overview of Major indian Cities Understanding the population size of these cities provides context to the cost of living and infrastructure challenges they face. Here are the estimated populations for 2025:
Delhi: Around 3.38 crore residents
Mumbai: Around 2.44 crore residents
Kolkata: Around 1.89 crore residents
Bengaluru: Around 1.49 crore residents
Chennai: Around 1.37 crore residents
Hyderabad: Around 1.23 crore residents
Pune: Around 81 lakh residents
Ahmedabad: Around 80 lakh residents
Living in a wealthy city, such as Delhi, Bengaluru, or 'India's Silicon Valley,' may be quite expensive. Here is a breakdown of living expenses in various cities based on data from Digit Insurance in case you were curious. An outline of the typical monthly living expenses in a few of these cities is provided below:
Delhi
Average Living Expenses: Rs 22,000 to Rs 50,000
Bengaluru
Average Living Expenses: Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000
Mumbai
Average Living Expenses: Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000
Hyderabad
Average Living Expenses: Rs 12,000 to Rs 50,000
Chennai
Average Living Expenses: Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000
Kolkata
Average Living Expenses: Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000
Pune
Average Living Expenses: Rs 25,000 to Rs 45,000
Ahmedabad
Average Living Expenses: Rs 22,500 to Rs 42,000
Note: These figures are approximate and can vary based on individual lifestyles and preferences. population Overview of Major indian Cities Understanding the population size of these cities provides context to the cost of living and infrastructure challenges they face. Here are the estimated populations for 2025:
Delhi: Around 3.38 crore residents
Mumbai: Around 2.44 crore residents
Kolkata: Around 1.89 crore residents
Bengaluru: Around 1.49 crore residents
Chennai: Around 1.37 crore residents
Hyderabad: Around 1.23 crore residents
Pune: Around 81 lakh residents
Ahmedabad: Around 80 lakh residents
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