Hyderabad
Telangana, India
Metro City"City of Pearls — tech hub with rich history and biryani"
Overview
Population1.0 Crore
Metro Population1.2 Crore
Best For
VibeBlend of old and new, tech meets tradition
Cost Snapshot
Monthly Expense (Couple)₹ 45k - ₹ 75k
Rent (2BHK, good area)₹ 18k - ₹ 35k / month
Buy (2BHK, good area)₹ 60 Lakhs - ₹ 1.20 Cr
vs Mumbai-20% cheaper
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lower cost than Bangalore/Pune
- Excellent IT infrastructure (HITEC City)
- Great food, especially biryani
- Well-planned city (Cyberabad area)
- Good healthcare facilities
✗ Cons
- Very hot summers
- Conservative in some areas
- Language barrier for non-Telugu speakers
- Some areas lack infrastructure
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