General Information

New Delhi is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sansad Bhavan, and the Supreme Court. New Delhi is a municipality within the NCT, administered by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which covers mostly Lutyens' Delhi and a few adjacent areas. The municipal area is part of a larger administrative district, the New Delhi district.

• Population: 33 million (approx, NCR region)
• Area: 1,484 km²
• Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (Current time: 02:50)
• Coordinates: Coordinates not available

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): ₹20,000 - ₹45,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
• Groceries per Person/Month: ₹5,000 - ₹10,000
• Utilities (Monthly): ₹2,000 - ₹5,000
• Internet (Monthly): ₹600 - ₹1,200
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): ₹150 - ₹400

Transportation

• Metro Ticket (one-way): ₹30 - ₹60
• Taxi Start Price: ₹50 - ₹100
• Taxi per km: ₹20 - ₹30
• Monthly Pass (Metro): ₹1,000 - ₹2,000

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: ₹40,000 - ₹80,000
• Software Engineer: ₹60,000 - ₹150,000
• Teacher: ₹25,000 - ₹60,000
• Doctor: ₹100,000 - ₹300,000
• Nurse: ₹30,000 - ₹60,000
• Civil Engineer: ₹50,000 - ₹120,000
• Accountant: ₹35,000 - ₹80,000
• Graphic Designer: ₹40,000 - ₹90,000
• Police Officer: ₹30,000 - ₹70,000
• Restaurant Manager: ₹35,000 - ₹80,000
• Retail Cashier: ₹15,000 - ₹35,000
• Driver: ₹20,000 - ₹50,000
• Construction Worker: ₹15,000 - ₹40,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: ₹40,000 - ₹90,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): ₹20,000 - ₹40,000
• Utilities (Monthly): ₹4,000 - ₹8,000
• Internet: ₹800 - ₹1,500
• Transportation: ₹4,000 - ₹7,000

Top Attractions

• India Gate
• Red Fort
• Qutub Minar
• Lotus Temple
• Humayun’s Tomb
• Connaught Place
• Akshardham Temple

Major Events

• Republic Day Parade
• Diwali Festival
• Holi Festival
• International Trade Fair (Pragati Maidan)
• Delhi Auto Expo