5 Most Livable Cities In India And Why You Should Choose Them

Real estate prices tell us more about a city than any other indicator. If people are willing to pay their lifetime savings to live in a city, it means that they really love to live there, all their pretensions to the contrary notwithstanding. If your home is worth a fortune, this means that you wouldn't easily trade places with someone who lives in another city you pretend to love.

Real estate in Mumbai is the most expensive in the country. But, people wouldn't buy homes in Mumbai if they are not absolutely sure that Mumbai is a good city to live in, and will continue to be so for very long. If this is a surprising, remember: Congested roads and living spaces, crime, gangsters, and diseases are matters of grave importance. But, these problems are not unique to Mumbai. They pale in comparison to the advantages of living in a cosmopolitan city that allow them to realize their ambitions. Mumbai is a coastal city, known for its architecture. Ethnic and religious barriers break down in this commercial city where people can live in relative prosperity even in mud-floored rooms. Mumbai is also one of the safest cities for women in India. Infrastructure, public services and food in Mumbai are better than in most parts of the country. Many think that food in Mumbai is not too popular elsewhere because restaurateurs in Mumbai do not wish to leave the city.

Delhi, the capital city of India, attracts intellectuals, journalists and activists more than any other Indian city. India's largest retail industries are in Delhi. Property in Delhi is expensive than in London or New York, in some parts of the city.  Everywhere in Delhi, you see street hawkers selling food and street stalls selling handicrafts, clothes and various other goods. Good food comes and bites you in the ankle. The government canteens offer authentic food at a cheap price. As a means of public transport, Delhi's metro system is one of the rarest successful infrastructural projects the Indian government has ever undertaken. Delhi is also one of the greenest cities in India. The city has many historical monuments, large parks and public spaces in the heart of the city.

If real estate prices are integral to people choosing a city to live in, so is weather. The weather in Bangalore is pleasant, when compared to other Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Bangalore is also known as the Garden City of India and Silicon Valley of India. One of the most productive cities in Asia, Bangalore's success is rooted in intellectual capital. Engineers in Bangalore can flit from one job to another, or even start their own enterprises. The food in Bangalore is healthier than in many other parts of India. Women are relatively safe. The local bus system is excellent and carries over 4 million passengers every day. Bangalore is also known for its international schools.

Like Bangalore, weather in Pune is pleasant throughout the year. Pune also has some of the best educational institutions in the country. The regulatory framework in the city has attracted many IT companies and other multinational firms. Like Bangalore and Delhi, Pune is among the greenest cities in the country. The city is also close to beaches, hill stations and forts. Crime rate here is low, and the city is inexpensive when compared to the other large Indian metropolises.

In the Mercer's Quality of Living Report 2015 released in June, Hyderabad is the Indian city that offers the best quality of life. Hyderabad is known as the city of pearls. Hyderabad, like Bangalore, has many international schools. The range of international flights available from the city is impressive. The real estate in Hyderabad is fairly inexpensive, and the cost of living low. The city has many IT firms and MNCs, but it is likely to become more attractive for software employees because Google plans to build its largest campus outside the United States in Hyderabad. The metro system in Hyderabad has improved its prospects for growth.

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