Ghaziabad

    India, Asia
    2.4M people
    Asia/Kolkata
    Hindi
    Cost of living in Ghaziabad - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Ghaziabad city
    City
    Urban

    Ghaziabad

    Ghaziabad is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, part of the National Capital Region of Delhi. It's a rapidly growing urban center known for its industrial areas and proximity to Delhi.

    Industrial
    Safety
    60
    Security
    Moderate
    Cost
    40
    Living costs
    Affordable
    Healthcare
    65
    Medical
    Good
    35°
    L: 15°
    Best time to visitOctober
    Annual rainfall
    700mm

    Cost of Living

    40
    Overall Cost
    Affordable
    35
    Rent Index
    Affordable
    30
    Groceries
    Very Affordable
    25
    Restaurants
    Very Affordable

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $200
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $600
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average10% lower

    Quality of Life
    Small expat community

    55
    Overall Quality Score
    Good quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    55
    Good
    Average55
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    60
    Good
    Average60
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    50
    Good
    Average50
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 70/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 75/100
    Entertainment
    60/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy

    AVERAGE
    $1K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    30
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    5
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    60
    out of 100
    Average60
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    40
    out of 100
    Poor40
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    60
    out of 100
    Average60
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    45h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    65
    Good
    Good65
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    20
    Low Cost
    Excellent20

    System Overview

    System Type
    Public and Private
    Emergency Number
    100
    Hospital Density
    20
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    70
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent82
    Developing health systems

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetyModerate
    Score: 60/100
    Crime Rate IndexModerate
    Index: 40/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability75/100
    Emergency
    100
    Disaster Risk
    Low

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    65
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    70
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    20
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    30
    Fair
    Bad30
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    30
    Fair
    Bad30
    Air Quality Index
    Clean air
    50

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $20
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.20
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $0.50
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    50
    Fair
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    40
    Fair
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    30
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Traffic Congestion
    High
    70 Index
    Good70

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $20
    per month
    Fuel
    $1.2
    per liter
    Taxi
    $0.5
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    10
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $100
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    55
    Fair
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    60
    Good

    Major Universities

    Sharda University
    Higher education institution
    IET Ghaziabad
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Good
    65
    Good65
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    70
    Good70
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    75
    Good75
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    60
    Average60
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    50
    Average50

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    Moderate
    60
    Average60
    Language Barrier
    Low
    20
    Bad20

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Small
    Integration Score
    50
    Average50

    Digital Nomad Guide

    30 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    5
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure55/100
    Visa Process40/100
    Banking & Finance70/100
    Avg Salary
    $500
    Work Hours/Week
    45h
    Internet Cost
    $15/month
    Visa Info
    Varies depending on nationality
    Business Freedom60/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Small Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease50/100
    Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
    Score: 20/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency60/100
    Cultural Diversity70/100
    Official Languages
    Hindi, English
    Tipping Culture
    Not mandatory, but appreciated
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxing, family-oriented

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    Asia/Kolkata
    Languages
    Hindi, English
    Emergency
    100
    Healthcare System
    Public and Private

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    Not mandatory, but appreciated
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxing, family-oriented

    Best Time to Visit

    October
    November
    December
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Low

    Visa Requirements

    Varies depending on nationality

    Key Statistics

    2.4M
    Population
    40
    Cost Index
    30 Mbps
    Internet
    $0.2K
    1BR Rent
    50
    Transport
    $1K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    Sharda University
    Nearby location
    IET Ghaziabad
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
    Nearby location

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