🇮🇳 India · A realistic 2026 budget for newcomers — rent, food, transport, and what a month actually costs.
Wondering how far your salary goes in Gurgaon? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.
One-bed apartment, older sectors or Sohna RoadINR 22,000–40,000 / month
Delhi Metro fare, single journeyINR 11–64 per journey by distance band; the run into central Delhi sits at the far end
Condominium maintenance chargesINR 3,000–10,000 / month on top of rent — ask before signing
Meal at a mid-range restaurantINR 700–1,300 per person
Groceries, one personINR 7,000–13,000 / month
Utilities — electricity, water and refuse, one householdINR 3,000–5,500 / month, on top of the condominium maintenance charge above
Air purifiers, two roomsINR 30,000–60,000 up front plus filters — a necessary line item, not optional
Good to know
Population
≈1.2 million in the city; part of an NCR agglomeration of around 33 million
Languages
Hindi and English dominate; Haryanvi is the local dialect and Punjabi is widely spoken
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Time zone
IST (GMT+5:30) — India has a single time zone and no daylight saving
Power plug
Types C, D and M, 230 V / 50 Hz
Climate
Humid subtropical with extremes — over 45°C in May and June, cold foggy Januaries, and a short intense monsoon
Driving side
Left
State
Haryana — a different state from Delhi, with its own FRRO jurisdiction, stamp duty and vehicle rules
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A note on budgeting
Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Gurgaon checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.
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