Top 5 Indian cities in terms of best living standards
Hyderabad
Hyderabad ranked as the best city to live in India in terms of living standards as per the Mercer Quality of Living Ranking in 2018. Hyderabad and Pune jointly ranked 142 globally in the ranking.
The relatively low crime rate, lesser air pollution and improved options for international and reputable English speaking schools in the `City of Pearls’ helped it hold on to its top rank among Indian cities.
Experts believe that in comparison with other metros in the country, Hyderabad offers a cosmopolitan environment and a higher standard of living at more affordable rates. The city's international schools also offer good-quality education at a cost that is only one-third of what is charged by schools in Mumbai and New Delhi.
Pune
Pune is second in India after Hyderabad as per the Mercer 2018 Quality of Living Ranking.
Pune is referred to as the ‘Oxford of East’ because of the presence of various renowned educational institutes, some of which are also listed amongst the best schools and colleges of India. Due to big opportunities in IT, manufacturing and automotive companies, Pune is the best destination among job seekers and students.
Pune has a very pleasant climate all year round. It is also referred as Deccan Odyssey. The daytime may be a little high in summers but evenings and nights are always breezy and cool.
Pune is the fastest growing information technology hub of India. It will soon gain the status of the 2nd Silicon Valley of India only after Bangalore.
Bangalore
Bangalore is the fastest growing Indian metropolis and the fifth most populous city in India.
The residential spaces here are relatively cheaper and cater to people with varied budget levels. There are apartments, serviced flats and 2-3 BHK homes in Bangalore that are luxurious yet affordable.
The weather of Bangalore has always been a key attraction for the people. The morning is bright and sunny and the nights are cooler offering you a pleasant stay.
Bangalore is also a hub of new and exciting startups like Flipkart, InMobi, Myntra, etc. Bangalore is also the birthplace of most IT giants like Infosys, Wipro, TCS.
Chennai
The Quality of Living Survey in 2018 rated Chennai as the safest city in India and also best city in India with best cosmopolitan city, UNESCO Creative Cities and beta level global city.
The relative stability of the real estate market along with the city’s booming IT sector encourages prospective owners to have their properties located in Chennai. As per reports, there has been a 10-fold increase in the number of apartment units sold in Chennai over the last 10 years and is further expected to increase. Individual houses in areas like Mylapore, Alwarpet and Nungambakkam have been converted into multi-storey apartments, which boosted the residential market by a significant factor.
Chennai offers a whole plethora of both universities and schools for any aspiring student to choose from. The city has a newly reconstructed airport, Metro Rail services and elevated highways.
Mumbai
The city of Mumbai is high on wealth index but excess humidity and quality of life is low as compare to Pune and Hyderabad.
The real estate sector in the country has had it rough the past two years, with demonetization, Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and Goods and Services Tax. But 2017 saw prices come down to unprecedented levels-even Mumbai residential prices finally cracked-according to a Knight Frank India report.
As per reports, residential apartment sales in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) jumped up 19% in the second half of last year compared to the same period in 2016.
Mumbai is hugely secular with people from all castes and religions living together. The city never sleeps. Right from the buses, the autos to the beaches, people like to mind their own business and leave others to theirs.
Festivals of various religions, religious sects and cultures are celebrated with equal pomp and pride. There are many opera theatres, poetry slams, art galleries and museums in Mumbai.
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