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🇮🇳 India Relocation Data 2026

Key statistics for expats and relocators

Data updated · Region: Asia · Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)

Overall Score

26/100

Global Rank

#88/95

Est. Monthly Cost

$750

Dimension Breakdown

Cost of Living
100
Safety
16
Healthcare
34
Education
24
Career
25
Lifestyle
47
Infrastructure
22

Confidence: 84%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).

Cost of Living Breakdown

CategoryAffordability IndexRating
Groceries71/100Affordable
Rent90/100Affordable
Property Purchase90/100Affordable
Utilities90/100Affordable
Transport69/100Moderate
Overall (composite)21higher = more expensive

Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $750 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).

Top Cities in India

CityEst. Monthly CostCost IndexSafety
Hyderabad$7502144
Bangalore$9002548
Delhi$1,0002838
Mumbai$1,1503242

Tax Overview

Tax TypeRate
Top Income Tax Rate42.74%
VAT / GST18%
Corporate Tax25.17%
Effective Rate at $60K25.4%

Special Tax Regimes

  • New tax regime with lower rates

Complex system with surcharges and cess.

Effective Tax by Income Tier (Salary)

Gross Income (USD)Effective RateMonthly Take-Home
$50,00022%$3,252
$100,00029%$5,899
$200,00033%$11,132

Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.

Visa Access by Passport

PassportAccess LevelMax Stay (days)Work AllowedNomad Visa
🇺🇸 United Statese-Visa30NoNo
🇬🇧 United Kingdome-Visa30NoNo
🇨🇦 Canadae-Visa30NoNo
🇦🇺 Australiae-Visa30NoNo
🇩🇪 Germanye-Visa30NoNo

Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).

Key Facts

CapitalNew Delhi
Population1.44 Billion
CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)
LanguagesHindi, English, 22 scheduled languages
RegionSouth Asia
TimezoneIST (UTC+5:30)
English ProficiencyModerate

How to Cite

WhereNext. "India Relocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/in. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Data compiled by WhereNext from institutional datasets including the World Bank, WHO, Global Peace Index, OECD PISA, EF English Proficiency Index, and national statistical offices. This page is part of the WhereNext Open Data program. Free to cite with attribution under CC BY 4.0.