Cost of Living in New Delhi

The cost of living in New Delhi depends on your lifestyle, but most students and working professionals find New Delhi reasonably affordable compared to top-tier metros. Here's a realistic monthly breakdown.

PG cost in New Delhi

Single-room PGs: ₹6,000 – ₹14,000 per month. Shared/twin PGs: ₹4,000 – ₹9,000. Premium co-living PGs with AC, gym and 3 meals can cost 30-50% more.

Flat rent in New Delhi

• 1 BHK: ₹9,000 – ₹20,000 / month
• 2 BHK: ₹14,000 – ₹32,000 / month
• 3 BHK: ₹22,000 – ₹55,000 / month

Food expenses

Cooking at home in New Delhi costs around ₹4,500 – ₹9,000 per month for one person with groceries from local stores or Blinkit/Zepto. Eating out 3-4 times a week adds another ₹3,000-₹6,000. Office canteen + dinner home is the most popular middle ground.

Transportation

New Delhi is served by city buses and shared autos; rapid transit options continue to expand as demand grows. State transport and private operators run frequent buses across New Delhi and to nearby towns. Typical monthly commute spend works out to ₹1,000 – ₹3,000. A two-wheeler EMI plus fuel may add ₹4,000-₹7,000 if you prefer your own vehicle.

Electricity, water & gas

Utilities for a small 1 BHK in New Delhi are usually ₹800 – ₹2,200 per month combined. AC-heavy summers can push electricity bills up by ₹1,500-₹3,000.

Internet

Home broadband in New Delhi starts at ₹499 – ₹1,199 per month for 100-300 Mbps unlimited plans (Jio Fiber, Airtel Xstream, ACT, Excitel).

Lifestyle budget

Weekend outings, OTT subscriptions, gym, salon and shopping in New Delhi can add ₹4,000-₹10,000 per month, depending on how much you go out. Movie tickets are ₹200-₹450; a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is ₹800-₹1,500.

Student budget (monthly)

• PG (twin sharing with food): ₹6,500-₹11,000
• Stationery, printouts, project costs: ₹500-₹1,500
• Mobile + small data top-ups: ₹250-₹500
• Outings + occasional eating out: ₹1,500-₹3,500
• Transport (bus/metro/auto): ₹800-₹2,000
• Total: ₹15,000-₹25,000 / month

Working professional budget (monthly)

• 1 BHK rent (mid-locality): ₹9,000 – ₹20,000
• Groceries + cooking: ₹5,000-₹9,000
• Eating out + delivery: ₹3,000-₹6,000
• Transport (metro/cab/fuel): ₹1,500-₹4,500
• Utilities + internet: ₹1,800-₹3,500
• Gym + entertainment: ₹2,500-₹5,000
• Total: ₹28,000-₹55,000 / month