Moving to Delhi — The Complete Relocation Guide

Moving to Delhi means joining a city known for government, education, trade, media, startups. Delhi blends opportunity with everyday liveability — strong job markets, established educational institutions and a growing rental ecosystem of PGs, shared flats and family homes. This guide covers the practical parts: where to live, what to budget, and what to sort out in your first month.

About Delhi

India's capital — historic neighbourhoods, an unmatched metro network and every kind of rental.

Where to live in Delhi

The best areas depend on where you'll work. Popular residential clusters include Saket, Lajpat Nagar, Hauz Khas, Karol Bagh, Dwarka, Rohini. If you're joining a company at Nehru Place or Connaught Place business district, live within 4-6 km to keep the daily commute under an hour.

Budget for your first month in Delhi

• Rent (1 BHK): ₹14,000 – ₹35,000 per month
• Security deposit: 1-3 months of rent
• Furnishing (if unfurnished): ₹40,000-₹80,000 one-time
• Food: ₹4,500 – ₹9,000 per month
• Transport: ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 per month
• Utilities: ₹800 – ₹2,200 per month
• Internet: ₹499 – ₹1,199 per month

Getting around Delhi

Metro & rapid transit: Delhi Metro is among the world's largest networks — Yellow, Blue, Red, Violet, Pink, Magenta, Green, Orange (Airport Express) and Grey lines cover the NCR.

Buses: DTC and cluster buses connect every colony; the metro feeder fleet is electric.

Cab and auto services (Uber, Ola, Rapido) are available city-wide.

Healthcare

Major hospitals include AIIMS, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Max Hospital, Saket, Fortis Escorts. Most localities also have clinics and diagnostic labs within 1 km.

Schools and colleges

Higher-education institutions include University of Delhi, JNU, IIT Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia.

Weekend life in Delhi

Open spaces: Lodhi Garden, India Gate Lawns, Nehru Park. Shopping & entertainment: Select Citywalk, Saket, DLF Promenade, Pacific Mall. Food scene: Karim's, Saravana Bhavan, Indian Accent.

First-month relocation checklist

• Shortlist and visit 3-5 flats or PGs before signing
• Sign a written rental agreement on stamp paper
• Complete police verification via your landlord
• Update your Aadhaar address (optional but useful)
• Set up broadband — typically 24-72 hours in Delhi
• Register on local grocery/quick-commerce apps
• Find a nearby clinic, chemist and gym
• Explore public transit routes to your workplace