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Overview
India🇮🇳
At a Glance
How India compares across key indices
Cost of Living
24 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
78/100
Healthcare
54/100
Quality of Life
133/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in India
Cost of Living
24
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
18
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
24
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
25
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in India - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
78/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in India
India has 300 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $545 in Meerut to $580 in Ahmedabad. New Delhi leads on safety, scoring 76/100. New Delhi ranks highest for quality of life at 141/200.
💸Most Affordable
Meerut
$545/mo
Safest
New Delhi
76/100
Best Quality of Life
New Delhi
141/200
Best Healthcare
Mumbai
66/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 300 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | $573 | 76/100 | 141/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Mumbai | $580 | 72/100 | 140/200 | 66/100 | 95 |
| Delhi | $580 | 72/100 | 140/200 | 66/100 | 95 |
| Bengaluru | $580 | 72/100 | 140/200 | 66/100 | 95 |
| Hyderabad | $580 | 72/100 | 140/200 | 66/100 | 95 |
| Ahmedabad | $580 | 72/100 | 140/200 | 66/100 | 95 |
| Chennai | $578 | 72/100 | 140/200 | 65/100 | 95 |
| Kolkata | $578 | 72/100 | 140/200 | 65/100 | 95 |
| Surat | $578 | 72/100 | 140/200 | 65/100 | 95 |
| Pune | $568 | 73/100 | 140/200 | 64/100 | 95 |
| Jaipur | $567 | 73/100 | 141/200 | 64/100 | 95 |
| Kanpur | $566 | 73/100 | 140/200 | 64/100 | 95 |
| Navi Mumbai | $564 | 73/100 | 140/200 | 63/100 | 95 |
| Lucknow | $562 | 73/100 | 140/200 | 63/100 | 95 |
| Nagpur | $562 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 63/100 | 95 |
| Coimbatore | $558 | 74/100 | 140/200 | 63/100 | 95 |
| Indore | $557 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 63/100 | 95 |
| Thāne | $555 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Vadodara | $555 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Bhopal | $554 | 74/100 | 140/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Rasapūdipalem | $553 | 74/100 | 140/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | $553 | 74/100 | 140/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Patna | $553 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Kallakurichi | $553 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Ludhiana | $552 | 74/100 | 141/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Nashik | $550 | 75/100 | 140/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Madurai | $549 | 75/100 | 141/200 | 62/100 | 95 |
| Tirunelveli | $549 | 75/100 | 140/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Agra | $549 | 75/100 | 140/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Faridabad | $549 | 75/100 | 140/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Rājkot | $548 | 75/100 | 141/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Najafgarh | $548 | 75/100 | 140/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Jamshedpur | $547 | 75/100 | 141/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Gorakhpur | $547 | 75/100 | 140/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Pimpri | $546 | 75/100 | 141/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Kalyān | $546 | 75/100 | 141/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Dombivali | $546 | 75/100 | 140/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Meerut | $545 | 75/100 | 141/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Virār | $545 | 75/100 | 141/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
| Nowrangapur | $545 | 75/100 | 141/200 | 61/100 | 95 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Schools
272 verified school profiles across 4 cities in India — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
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248 more verified schools in India are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for India
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Environment
PollutedAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in India
Pollution Index
97/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
48.4ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in India, answered with data
What is the cost of living in India?
India has a cost of living index of 24 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $497 in Guna and reach $580 in Ahmedabad.
What is the cheapest city in India for expats?
Guna is the most affordable city in India in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $497 for a single person including rent. Chandannagar is the next most affordable at $497/mo.
Is India safe for expats?
India has a safety index of 78/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Hugli scores highest on safety at 79/100.
What is the best city in India for expats and digital nomads?
New Delhi ranks highest for quality of life in India, scoring 141/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $573/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Guna offers the lowest monthly costs at $497/mo.
How good is healthcare in India?
India scores 54/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is India cheaper than the United States?
Yes. India's cost of living is roughly 76% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 82% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
What is the air quality and pollution like in India?
India has a pollution index of 97/100 (lower = cleaner). Pollution can be a concern in urban areas. Research specific cities before committing, as rural and coastal areas typically fare better.
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