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Delhi

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Regione-capitale con università, istituzioni e mercati del lavoro vasti. Distanze, qualità dell’aria, caldo e sicurezza serale rendono indispensabile vivere sul corridoio metro del campus.

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Safety 56/100
Affordability 70/100
Student-friendly 93/100
Nightlife 81/100
Transport 91/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-16. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. South Delhi 97/100
  2. New Delhi–Central 93/100
  3. North Delhi 93/100
  4. East Delhi 93/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. New Delhi–Central 93/100
  2. South Delhi 97/100
  3. North Delhi 93/100
  4. East Delhi 93/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. South Delhi 97/100
  2. North Delhi 93/100
  3. East Delhi 93/100
  4. New Delhi–Central 93/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. East Delhi 9,500 INR
  2. North Delhi 12,000 INR
  3. South Delhi 15,000 INR
  4. New Delhi–Central 18,000 INR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. East Delhi 93/100
  2. South Delhi 97/100
  3. North Delhi 93/100
  4. New Delhi–Central 93/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Delhi

South Delhi

Student hub

South Delhi: Ampia area vicina a JNU, IIT e università private; prezzi e sicurezza cambiano molto tra colonie

Room
15,000 INR
Studio
23,250 INR
Apartment
33,000 INR
Safety 56 Student-friendly 97 Nightlife 63 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 97/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 15,000 INR.
  • Useful for JNU.
Cons
  • Safety score is 56/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
studentstudent-friendlytransport

New Delhi–Central

Work hub

New Delhi–Central: Centro istituzionale ben collegato ma costoso e con offerta residenziale limitata

Room
18,000 INR
Studio
27,900 INR
Apartment
39,600 INR
Safety 52 Student-friendly 93 Nightlife 81 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 93/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 18,000 INR.
  • Useful for JNU and DU via metro.
Cons
  • Safety score is 52/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
workerstudent-friendlytransport

North Delhi

Student hub

North Delhi: Cuore del North Campus DU, con forte domanda studentesca e stanze condivise

Room
12,000 INR
Studio
18,600 INR
Apartment
26,400 INR
Safety 56 Student-friendly 93 Nightlife 63 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 93/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 12,000 INR.
  • Useful for University of Delhi.
Cons
  • Safety score is 56/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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East Delhi

Lower rent

East Delhi: Canoni più accessibili e collegamenti metro, ma tragitti trasversali e qualità edilizia richiedono verifica

Room
9,500 INR
Studio
14,725 INR
Apartment
20,900 INR
Safety 59 Student-friendly 93 Nightlife 63 Commute 91
Pros
  • student-friendly: 93/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 9,500 INR.
  • Useful for DU colleges.
Cons
  • Safety score is 59/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Delhi

University of Delhi

Università centrale pubblica

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ArtsCommerceScienceLaw
Nearest neighborhoods
North Delhi
Commute from top areas
  • North Delhi5–25 min

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Università centrale pubblica

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International StudiesLanguagesSocial SciencesScience
Nearest neighborhoods
South Delhi
Commute from top areas
  • South Delhi10–35 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

New Delhi–Central
18,000 INR
South Delhi
15,000 INR
North Delhi
12,000 INR
East Delhi
9,500 INR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
New Delhi–Central18,000 INR27,900 INR39,600 INR
South Delhi15,000 INR23,250 INR33,000 INR
North Delhi12,000 INR18,600 INR26,400 INR
East Delhi9,500 INR14,725 INR20,900 INR

Cheapest: East Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi

Mid-range: East Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi

Premium: New Delhi–Central, South Delhi, North Delhi

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

aree universitarie presidiate, colonie residenziali vicino alla metro, New Delhi centrale di giorno

Areas to be careful with

stazioni e ultimo miglio di notte, zone isolate e trasporti non tracciati

  • La sicurezza cambia per isolato, orario e mezzo; verificare indicazioni universitarie aggiornate.

Student perspective: Scegli casa soltanto dopo aver simulato il rientro serale dal campus.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Hauz Khas

ristoranti e locali

Verificare rientro e trasporto.

Connaught Place

centro e ristorazione

Molto affollata e più cara.

Transport

Getting around Delhi

Delhi Metro è la struttura portante; bus DTC e servizi su app completano la rete metropolitana.

Metro Delhi Metro
Tram / busTransport data under review
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Smart card e prodotti correnti vanno verificati su DMRC.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

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Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Delhi

5 strengths

  1. Delhi Metro è la struttura portante; bus DTC e servizi su app completano la rete metropolitana.
  2. University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Scegli casa soltanto dopo aver simulato il rientro serale dal campus.
  4. Filtrazione dell’aria, climatizzazione e tragitti serali incidono sul budget.
  5. New Delhi–Central, South Delhi, North Delhi sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. La sicurezza cambia per isolato, orario e mezzo; verificare indicazioni universitarie aggiornate.
  2. Prezzi e disponibilità cambiano rapidamente
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Delhi

Qual è la zona migliore di Delhi per uno studente?

South Delhi è un primo confronto utile, ma campus, tragitto e contratto contano più del nome del quartiere.

Quanto costa indicativamente una stanza?

Nelle aree analizzate la stima parte da circa INR 9500 al mese. Non è una quotazione garantita.

Posso pagare prima di vedere la casa?

È rischioso. Chiedi video in diretta, prova del diritto a locare, contratto completo e conferma del beneficiario prima di pagare.

La mappa copre tutta la città?

No. Evidenzia aree reali utili per orientarsi; fonte e limiti sono dichiarati accanto alla mappa.