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 data-size of these cities provides context to the cost of living and infrastructure challenges they data-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 data-size of these cities provides context to the cost of living and infrastructure challenges they data-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
