As of September 2025, Mumbai had the highest cost of living among other cities in the country, with an index value of ****. Gurgaon, a satellite city of Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR) followed it with an index value of ****.  What is cost of living? The cost of living varies depending on geographical regions and factors that affect the cost of living in an area include housing, food, utilities, clothing, childcare, and fuel among others. The cost of living is calculated based on different measures such as the consumer price index (CPI), living cost indexes, and wage price index. CPI refers to the change in the value of consumer goods and services. The wage price index, on the other hand, measures the change in labor services prices due to market pressures. Lastly, the living cost indexes calculate the impact of changing costs on different households. The relationship between wages and costs determines affordability and shifts in the cost of living. Mumbai tops the list Mumbai usually tops the list of most expensive cities in India. As the financial and entertainment hub of the country, Mumbai offers wide opportunities and attracts talent from all over the country. It is the second-largest city in India and has one of the most expensive real estates in the world.

As per the Global Liveability Index of 2024, five Indian cities figured on the list comprising 173 across the world. Indian megacities Delhi and Mumbai tied for 141st place with a score of **** out of 100. They were followed by Chennai (****), Ahmedabad (****), and Bengaluru (****). What are indicators for livability The list was topped by Vienna for yet another year. The index measures cities on five broad indicators such as stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. As per the Economic Intelligence Unit’s suggestions, if a city’s livability score is between ** to ** then “livability is substantially constrained”. Less than ** means most aspects of living are severely restricted. Least Liveable cities on the index The least liveable cities were in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa regions. Damascus and Tripoli ranked the lowest. Tel Aviv also witnessed significant drop due to war with Hamas.

📌 Overview

"Living in India 2025" is a synthetic yet realistic dataset that explores the cost of living and quality of life across 200 Indian cities. It combines key indicators such as average rent, food cost, internet speed, healthcare rating, safety score, and happiness index to help analysts, students, and data enthusiasts perform in-depth comparisons and uncover meaningful insights. 📊 What’s Inside

The dataset contains 200 rows (one per city) and the following columns:

City – Name of the Indian city.

Average Rent (₹) – Estimated monthly rent for a standard apartment.

Food Cost (₹) – Average monthly food expenses per person.

Internet Speed (Mbps) – Typical broadband download speed.

Healthcare Rating (1-10) – Quality and accessibility of healthcare services.

Safety Score (1-10) – Perceived safety level in the city.

Happiness Index (1-10) – Overall life satisfaction rating.

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Bangalore ranked first in the Ease of Living Survey conducted among more than ********** cities across India in 2020. The southern metropolis, which was Karnataka's capital, also ranked first that year in economic abilities, and ranked ** in the quality of life category.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: All Items: Total for India (CPALTT01INM657N) from Feb 1957 to Jan 2024 about India, all items, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Delhi was the largest city in terms of number of inhabitants in India in 2025. The capital city was estimated to house nearly 35 million people, with Mumbai ranking second that year. India's population estimate was 1.4 billion, ahead of China that same year.

Consumer Price Index CPI in India increased to 197.30 points in October from 197 points in September of 2025. This dataset provides - India Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Introduction

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services over time. It serves as an indicator of inflation or deflation within an economy. The CPI takes into account a wide range of products and services commonly purchased by households, such as food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and entertainment. By tracking changes in the prices of these items, the CPI provides valuable insights into the overall cost of living and helps in understanding how the purchasing power of consumers is affected by fluctuations in prices.

Navigating the dataset

• Sector: Rural, Urban, or Rural + Urban
• Year, Month: Year and month of the CPI data
• { ...products }: Normalized cost of different products
• General index: Average normalized index for the month.

During the financial year 2026, the cost inflation index (CII) in India stood at ***. This was an increase from the previous year's figure of ***. The CII is used to compute an asset's inflation-adjusted cost price. It is used to assess the inflation value of assets like land, houses, jewelry etc.

India Imports Unit Value Index: Food and Live Animals data was reported at 162.277 2012-2013=100 in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 152.820 2012-2013=100 for 2022. India Imports Unit Value Index: Food and Live Animals data is updated yearly, averaging 139.712 2012-2013=100 from Mar 2014 (Median) to 2023, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 162.277 2012-2013=100 in 2023 and a record low of 111.384 2012-2013=100 in 2014. India Imports Unit Value Index: Food and Live Animals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAB005: Imports Unit Value Index: 2012-2013=100.

India Exports Unit Value Index: Food and Live Animals data was reported at 162.806 2012-2013=100 in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 145.498 2012-2013=100 for 2022. India Exports Unit Value Index: Food and Live Animals data is updated yearly, averaging 126.789 2012-2013=100 from Mar 2014 (Median) to 2023, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 162.806 2012-2013=100 in 2023 and a record low of 122.174 2012-2013=100 in 2016. India Exports Unit Value Index: Food and Live Animals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAB004: Exports Unit Value Index: 2012-2013=100.

Actual value and historical data chart for India School Life Expectancy Primary Gender Parity Index Gpi

School life expectancy, secondary, gender parity index (GPI) in India was reported at 1.0175 GPI in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - School life expectancy, secondary, gender parity index - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

As of 2022, Israel had the highest price level index among listed countries, amounting to 138, with 100 being the average of OECD countries. Switzerland and Iceland followed on the places behind. On the other hand, Turkey and India had the lowest price levels compared to the OECD average. This price index shows differences in price levels in different countries. Another very popular index indicating the value of money is the Big Mac index, showing how much a Big Mac costs in different countries. This list was also topped by Switzerland in 2023.

The "India's Real-Time Air Quality Dataset" offers a comprehensive collection of live insights on air quality from diverse locations across India. This dataset serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, environmentalists, and individuals concerned about public health and environmental sustainability.

Containing real-time measurements of air quality parameters such as particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and other relevant pollutants, this dataset provides a detailed picture of air quality dynamics across different regions of India. The data is collected from a network of monitoring stations strategically positioned throughout the country, offering a wide geographical coverage and a nuanced understanding of air quality variations.

Key features of the dataset include:

Real-Time Updates: The dataset offers live updates, ensuring that users have access to the most current information on air quality conditions in India.

Geographical Diversity: Data is collected from various locations including metropolitan cities, industrial zones, rural areas, and environmentally sensitive regions, reflecting the diverse air quality profiles across the country.

Comprehensive Parameters: It includes a wide range of air quality parameters, enabling researchers to analyze trends, identify pollution sources, and assess the effectiveness of air quality management strategies.

Time-Series Data: The dataset contains time-series data, allowing users to track air quality trends over different time intervals, from hourly to daily, monthly, or yearly.

Open Access: The dataset is openly accessible to the public, promoting transparency, collaboration, and informed decision-making in addressing air quality challenges in India.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care. It is calculated by taking price changes for each item in the predetermined basket and averaging them. Prices are collected periodically, and the CPI is often used to measure inflation, reflecting the cost of living. The CPI is typically set against a base year. The index is set to 100 in the base year, and changes in the CPI indicate price changes compared to that year. A typical household might purchase a wide range of products and services. Items in the basket are weighted according to their importance or share in total household spending. The Inflation Rate is the percentage increase in the general level of prices for goods and services over a period of time. It indicates how much prices have risen over a specific period, typically a year. Higher inflation decreases the purchasing power of money, meaning consumers can buy less with the same amount of money.It reflects the overall health of an economy. Moderate inflation is expected in a growing economy, but hyperinflation can indicate economic instability. The Inflation Rate is calculated using the following formula: Inflation Rate (%) = ((CPI in Current Year−CPI in Previous Year)/ (CPI in Previous Year))×100

Consumer Price Index (CPI): Uttar Pradesh: Fuel and Light data was reported at 180.900 2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 181.300 2012=100 for Feb 2025. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Uttar Pradesh: Fuel and Light data is updated monthly, averaging 137.800 2012=100 from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 182.200 2012=100 in Jan 2025 and a record low of 89.300 2012=100 in Jun 2011. Consumer Price Index (CPI): Uttar Pradesh: Fuel and Light data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IB091: Consumer Price Index: 2012=100: by State: Uttar Pradesh.

Inflation Rate in India decreased to 0.25 percent in October from 1.44 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - India Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity lossThirteen million hectares of forests are being lost every year.Around 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood. This includes some 70 million indigenous people. Forests are home to more than 80% of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects.2.6 billion people depend directly on agriculture, but 52% of the land used for agriculture is moderately or severely affected by soil degradation.Due to drought and desertification each year, 12 million hectares are lost (23 hectares per minute), where 20 million tons of grain could have been grown.Of the 8,300 animal breeds known, 8% are extinct and 22% are at risk of extinction.As many as 80% of people living in rural areas in developing countries rely on traditional plant-based medicines for basic healthcare.Forest cover in India has increased to 21.23% - an increase of 5871 sq. km, and protected areas cover to about 4.8% of the country’s total land area.India is among the early movers on the Nagoya protocol and is committed to the Aichi targets on conserving biodiversity.India has 8% of the world’s biodiversity with many species that are not found anywhere else in the world.This map layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers, If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

This dataset contains the category wise all India Price Index in last 10 years from January 2013 to March 2023. It contains price index of all necessary good and products used by every human being living on the planet. The inspiration come to visualise the increase in the price over the decade to several products that are used in daily needs. Not only visualise, but aim was to predict the price index of the several good and products that has increase and decrease trends over time.

The was collected on 26th May 2023 from the Indian government website for the open datasets. https://www.data.gov.in