India
What brings you to India?
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How India scores
Tier 1 (budget): Among cheapest countries; Mumbai/Bangalore more expensive but still low globally.
Moderate; varies greatly by region and gender; pollution concern in major cities.
Apollo, Fortis world-class private hospitals; public sector limited; affordable private care.
Lower-middle; English widely spoken; international schools in major cities; safety concerns.
Bangalore/Goa scenes; affordable; English language; infrastructure variable; Starlink expanding.
e-Visa available for most nationalities (180 days); fairly simple process.
Indian Railways iconic; Delhi/Mumbai metros; auto-rickshaws; Rapido/Ola apps.
Spiritual tourism icon; Goa expat scene; tech hub (Bangalore) appeal.
About these scores
Scores are editorial estimates based on public indices (World Bank, Global Peace Index, Numbeo). Higher = better. Cost of living is inverted: 90 = very affordable, 28 = expensive.
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