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Living in India
New Delhi · ASIA · Hindi / English
Cost of living
$290
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$280
city center
Safety
5/10
GPI 2024
Internet
55 Mbps
avg speed
India offers unmatched cultural immersion, rock-bottom costs, and a booming tech scene — all in one of the world's most diverse and fascinating countries.
✓Pros
- ✓ Incredibly low cost of living
- ✓ English widely spoken
- ✓ Rich culture and spirituality
- ✓ Growing tech hub (Bangalore)
- ✓ Diverse landscapes (beaches, mountains, deserts)
- ✓ World-class food
✗Cons
- ✗ e-Visa required for most nationalities
- ✗ Pollution in major cities
- ✗ Infrastructure challenges
- ✗ Bureaucracy
- ✗ Heat in summer
- ✗ Traffic
Details
Climatesubtropical
EnglishHigh
CurrencyINR (Indian Rupee)
Beach✓
Mountains✓
Visa Options
e-Visa 60 days (tourist)e-Business VisaEmployment VisaLong-term e-Visa (5 yrs)
Visa-free days by passport:
US: visaGB: visaDE: visaFR: visaRU: visaUA: visaCA: visaAU: visa
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