Cost of Living in Delhi NCR For Working Class!
Delhi NCR is often touted as one of the finest regions to live in North India. On the other hand, the accommodation costs and other living expenses in NCR are reasonable at par with other cities, even as, on some fronts, the expenditure is lesser than in Mumbai. Let’s explore the cost of living in Delhi NCR.
Residential properties in Delhi NCR are available at a very wide price range depends on the locality type, we shall split the cost of living into two parts – Housing and Non-Housing.
HOUSING COST
Residential properties in Delhi NCR are available across a broad price range – from Rs. 50 Lacs for a simple apartment to several Crores for super luxury apartments and villas. Here we are not including the residential projects from local builders. We always suggest home buyers only trust reputed real estate developers, because only they can give you excellent construction quality, no false commitment, timely delivery, and high appreciation on investment. At the price of Rs. 65 Lacs approx you can buy a luxury apartment in M3M Gold Rush Gurgaon and at Rs. 2.50 Crores you buy your dream home in Conscient Elevate at sector 59 Gurgaon nearby Golf Course Extension Road. So there is no reason to rely on local builders.
NON HOUSING COST
Transportation
Affordable and well-organized public transport is one of the best qualities of Delhi NCR.
The maximum normal fare of Delhi Metro is Rs. 60 and the maximum concessional fare is Rs. 50 (for Sunday & National Holiday). The best thing is that currently, approx 12 lines of Delhi Metro are operational in different parts of Delhi NCR, covering approx 389 kilometers and comprising 285 no. of stations. So you can cover as much as distance in just Rs. 60 within a limited time.
The DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) offers bus services all over the Delhi NCR, with costs ranging from Rs. 5 – 15 for ordinary buses and Rs. 10 – 25 for AC buses.
Auto rickshaws charges in Delhi are Rs. 25 for the first 2 Kilometers and thereafter Rs. 8 per kilometer.
You can hire a cab from Ola, Uber, and Meru at very reasonable fares.
Groceries
This cost is depending on the size of the family and eating preferences. If we consider a nuclear family of 4 members then the monthly groceries cost would be Rs. 15, 000 – 20, 000. All the big brands in retail chains including Reliance Fresh, Bis Basket, and Big Bazaar are operational in Delhi.
Utilities
The estimated costs for different utilities in Delhi at this time are given below:
Internet charge for a single home unit is approx Rs. 1000
LPG Cylinder: Rs 830+
Piped Gas: Rs 30+ per SCM
Electricity: Rs. 3 for the first 200 units, Rs. 4.50 for the next 200 units, Rs. 6.50 for 401 – 800, Rs. 7 for 801 – 1200, and Rs. 8 for above 1200. Free power up to 200 units monthly for households.
There are four service providers in Delhi Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited (IPGCL), Delhi Transco Limited (DTL), BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL).
Entertainment, Shopping, and Dining Expenses
Delhi NCR has a wide range of options when it comes to entertainment, shopping, dining, heritage, and worship place. No matter where you live in Delhi NCR, you can easily find malls, markets, hospitals, and schools within 15 minutes distance.
And all these are accessible at a very reasonable cost; a dinner with family in a good restaurant would cost you around Rs. 1500 to 2000.
Child’s Education
Delhi has some of the best schools, colleges, and universities in India and the world. And you can choose the best school or college for your children by least compromising on your monthly expenditure. There are many reputed governments and private educational institutions are available in Delhi, with annual fees ranging from Thousands to Lacs.