Survival of the fittest

Delhi is seen as the education hub of India and people come here to receive quality education. But for a newcomer, life can be a bit difficult. There are scores of universities, colleges and coaching institutes in Delhi that are bound to confuse anyone. So, one should better plan and come to the city for studying.

Affordable living options: (Near North-Campus): Mukherjee Nagar, GTB Nagar, Hudson Line, Indira Vihar, Kingsway Camp, Model Town and Laxmi Nagar


Cost of living in these areas:   

PG Accommodation     :    Rs 5,500-6,500, (on sharing basis, double bed)    including three meals a day. (Twin occupancy)
:    Rs 7,500-9,000, including three meals a day
(Single occupancy)

Rented flat:(Double bedroom)    :    Rs 12,000-15,000 excluding meal. 
Facilities    :    There are well-furnished rooms with cooler and air-conditioner. The rooms are also available with attached washroom and Wi-Fi accessibility, but with additional charges.
Food options   
Tiffin    :    Rs 2,000-2,500 per month (including three meals a day per person. Home delivery is also available)
Dhaba/Mess    :    Available in large numbers in the vicinity.
Modes of transportation    :    Bus/ Rickshaw/ and Metro train connectivity.
Hangout JOINTS/    :    The nearby Kamla market has all the items of daily
        use and household goods available with ease.

Affordable living options: 

(Near South Campus): Katwaria Sarai, Ber Sarai, Jia Sarai, Kalu Sarai, Lado Sarai, Munirka, Satya Niketan, Safdarjung and South Extension.


Cost of living in these areas:    

PG Accommodation     :    Rs  6,000-8,000
(Twin sharing)        Inclusive three meals a day. (Double bedroom)
Rented flat: (Double bedroom)    :    Rs 10,000-15,000. (Meal not included)
Facilities    :    There are coolers in the rooms but very few PG rooms have AC.
Food options
Tiffin    :    Rs 2,200-2,500 per month
        (Three meals a day per person) 
Dhaba/Mess    :    Available in large numbers in the vicinity.
Modes of transportaTion    :    Nearby bus stations. Metro train connectivity available from Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas and Mehraulli.
Hangout JOINTS/    :    Sarojini Nagar and Munirka are two popular
Market places        markets located close by for daily shopping. PVR Saket and PVR Priya are also well known.

Affordable living options: 
(Near Jamia Millia University): Jamia Nagar, Bharat Nagar, Batla House, Shaheen Bagh, Okhla.

Cost of living in these areas:    
PG Accommodation     :    Rs 5,500-6,000 per month with three meals
(For boys and girls)        a day (double occupancy with cooler available)
    :    Rs 10,000-11,000 per month with three meals a day (single occupancy with cooler)
Rented flat: (Double bedroom)    :    Rs 8,000-9,000 per month without meals.
Food options
Tiffin    :    Rs 2,200-2,500 per month (including three meals
a day per person. Home delivery available)
Dhaba/Mess    :    Available in large numbers in the vicinity. 
Modes of transportation    :    Nearby Bus stations/ Metro Train connectivity from Nehru Place, Kalkaji and Govindpuri.
Hangout JOINTS/     :    Zakir Nagar, New Friends Colony,  Nehru
Market places        Place and Saket Mall.  

Chennai has slowly but steadily transformed itself into a metropolis with top-notch colleges and universities. To name only a few of the most aspired educational centres:  University of Madras, Annamalai University, Satyabhama Institute of Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology.

Affordable living options: Triplicane, Saidapet.

Cost of living in these areas:    

PG Accommodation     :    Rs 4,000-5,000 per month. (Including three 
(On sharing basis)        meals a day per person).       
Rented flat: (2 BHK)      :    Rs 10,000-12,000 per month
Mansions    :     For group accommodation at a rate of Rs 1,500-4,000 per month for a single person.
Food options   
Tiffin    :    Rs 2,500-3,500. (Three times daily per student per month, home delivery available)
Dhaba/ Mess    :    Available all over.
Modes of transportation    :    Bus/ Rickshaw/Auto on sharing
Hangout joints/     :    Pycroft Road is a popular market area in the vicinity
Market places        offering all the daily need goods and items.



Affordable living options: Porur. 

Cost of living in the area:    

PG Accommodation     :    Rs 4,000-6,000 per month which includes three 
(On the sharing basis)        meals a day and rooms will be given on twin/ triple sharing basis. For twin sharing rooms the cost per head is Rs 6,000 and for triple sharing cost per head is Rs 6,000 per month. Non-vegetarian food is available once a week.
Rented flat: (Double occupancy)    :    Rs 5,000-7,000 per month
Food options
Tiffin    :    Tiffin system is available in paying guest accommodations. There are many dhabas, low-priced restaurants and fast-food joints spread all around. 
Modes of transportation/    :    The colony has a well-connected local bus network.
Markets    :    Porur Junction is a famous market area in the vicinity. There is a big vegetable and fish market too.

Affordable living options: Adyar.

Cost of living in the area:     

PG Accommodation     :    Rs 4,000-5,500 per month. (Including three meals a day per person).
Rented flat: (Available on sharing)    :    Rs 4,000 to 7,000 per month with three meals a day.
Food options
Tiffin    :    There are large number of small hotels offering North-Indian delicacies both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine.
Dhaba/ Mess    :    Large number of small hotels offering a wide range of
North-Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items.
Modes of transportation    :    Well-connected by buses and autos.

Bangalore can be seen as the most modern and progressive city to study. The city has some noted Information Technology Colleges and Universities that attract students from all over the world. The students here get a chance to experience real-time work culture and are offered wonderful placement options after the completion of their respective courses.

Affordable living options:  Kormangala, BTM Layout, HSR Layout, Indiranagara, Jayanagara, Basavanagudi, J.P. Nagara, Rajarajeshwarinagara

Cost of living in these areas    
PG Accommodation (On sharing basis)    :    Rs 4,000 -6,000 per month. (Including three meals a day per person).
Rented flat    :    Rs 4,000-7,500 per month
Food options   
Tiffin    :    Rs 2,000-3,500 (three times daily per student per month, home delivery available)
Dhaba/Mess    :    Available all over. North Indian delicacies too
Modes of transportation    :    Bus/Auto. Hired monthly car service. 
Hangout JOINTS/    :    There are many popular markets and hang out 
Market places        places in Koramangala and Madivala, Jayanagara 4th block, Forum Mall ,Gandhi Bazaar and Banashankari.

Affordable living options: Richmond Town, Residency Road and Thimmaiah Road are very costly areas. So, students stay at economical places like Shanti Nagar.

Cost of living in these areas:    

PG Accommodation     :    Rs 2,000 per month (excluding food) and
(On sharing basis)        Rs 5,000 per month (including  food)
Rented flat: (1 BHK)    :    Rs 4,000-7,500 (excluding food) 
Food options
Tiffin    :    Rs 2,200-2,500  (three times daily per person per month)
Dhaba/Mess    :    All types of cuisine available.
Modes of transportation/    :    Bus/Auto. Hired monthly car service.
Hangout Joints    :    Shivajinagar, Lalbagh are preferred hangout places in the vicinity.  

Hyderabad is the most preferred city for IT sector. The city for centuries has maintained a ‘Live and Let Live’ and has a very warm and friendly citizenry. The ‘pearl city’ is the most economical place to stay with nice facilities for the students. The city has two central universities, three deemed universities, and six state universities to boast around .

Affordable living options: Ameerpet area.

Cost of living in the area:    
PG Accommodation    : Rs 4500 -5000 per month (on sharing basis)
Rented flat (1 bedroom and kitchen)    : Rs 4,000-7,000 per month.
Food options   
Tiffin    :    Taking meal at roadside vendors costs around Rs 2,000-2,500 per month. 
Dhaba/ Mess    :    The area has many hotels and food-joints but they can be expensive for students.
Modes of transportation    :    Bus service is very efficient in Hyderabad. Moto-Rickshaw is also a common mode of transportation.

Affordable living options: S.R. Nagar
Cost of living in the area:    
PG Accommodation     :    Not available. But hostels are available in the range of Rs 2000-3000/person (excluding meals)
Rented flat (One room and kitchen)    :    Rs 3,500-5,000 without meal
Food options
Tiffin    :    Taking meal at roadside vendors costs around Rs 2,000-2,500 per month. 
Dhaba/ Mess    :    There are many hotels and food-joints in the vicinity but they can be expensive for students. 
Modes of transportation    :    Bus service is very popular in Hyderabad and it is very efficient. Auto-rickshaws or tuk-tuks are everywhere.
Hangout joints/Market places    :    M.C.H. Market and Mega City fast-food.
      

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