Living in Delhi

Delhi

Authentic food, tiffin and rickshaws
Photo by Laurentiu Morariu
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Delhi is home to kings and emperors of days gone by. Marvel at the massive red walls of the Fort, take a walk through the Garden area, or catch a glimpse of history at the Museum.

For modern minds, Delhi's Silicon hub, full of techies and digital nomads, is a sight to behold.

The city offers loads of street food, from spicy delights to sweet treats. The shopping scene is a mix of everything - high-end products, local crafts, to bargain finds.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • 💼 Plenty of places to work
  • 🛍️ Shopping

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • ☀️ Uncomfortably hot
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Delhi
Cheapest () Costliest ()
India
18%
more expensive than India median
32nd
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Delhi is the second most expensive place (out of 5) to live in India
  • The average salary in Delhi is
  • It's about 795% cheaper to live in Delhi than it is London
  • You can expect to spend around $520.45 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
--
Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

Delhi has a mix of safe and unsafe areas; petty crime is common, and visitors should remain vigilant, especially at night.

Internet speed

Poor

Download
19.5Mbps
Upload
4.1Mbps
Latency
35.7ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is very hot with temperatures around 37°

Average temperatures

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