Ahmedabad
Gujarat, India
Tier 2 City"Manchester of India — heritage city with vibrant business culture"
Overview
Population80 Lakhs
Best For
VibeBusiness-oriented, traditional yet modern
Cost Snapshot
Monthly Expense (Couple)₹35k – ₹60k
Rent (2BHK)₹12k – ₹28k / month
Buy (2BHK)₹40L – ₹90L
vs Mumbai-30% cheaper
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- World Heritage City (old city)
- Excellent healthcare (CIMS, Apollo)
- Strong entrepreneurial culture
- Good educational institutions (IIM-A)
- Metro connectivity
✗ Cons
- Very hot summers (47°C+)
- Dry state (no alcohol)
- Air quality moderate
- Conservative social scene
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