Moving and settling in a new city is a scary but exciting experience. However, many aspects like job opportunities, cosmopolitan culture and high standards of living motivate you to move to a new place for a better destination. Today we share with you a list of top 5 cities in India that not only offer suitable residential options but also provide quality life style and basic amenities.

1) Mumbai – Mumbai is the number 1 and most financial city of India. Mumbai is a cosmopolitan core city that boasts of the best civic infrastructure including reputed schools, hospitals, malls and entertainment hubs, good connectivity and the presence of employment hubs and central business districts.

While buying a property in the central areas of the city can be an expensive proposition for an average homeowner, specific micro-markets in the suburbs offer modern apartments at relatively lower prices.

2) Chandigarh city – The city Known for its architecture and urban design, Chandigarh is the first planned city of India after independence. The city boasts of the best infrastructure, well-maintained roads, health and educational institutions as well as multinational companies like Infosys, Dell and IBM that attract a large pool of young talent. To meet the growing real estate demand of professionals coming from outside Chandigarh, many builders are coming up with their projects in the areas adjacent to the IT industries.

3) Bangalore – Known as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India, Bangalore has established itself as one of the most livable cities in India due to the IT boom, which is driving rapid real estate development in the city. Well-developed social infrastructure, good educational institutions and constant upgradation of basic amenities are some of the major growth factors in the city. The launch of Namma Metro has also curbed traffic jams to some extent. Currently, Kanakapura and Hosur Road, Sarjapur Road are the most promising residential micro-markets in Bangalore.

4) Pune – One of the fastest growing IT hubs in India, Pune’s transformation from a retiree’s paradise to a major educational and IT hub has been rapid. Moreover, the city is home to several automobile ancillary and manufacturing companies that provide jobs to a large influx of migrants, thus fueling the demand for housing in the region. Homebuyers can choose from a number of housing options available in the city starting at an estimated price of Rs 4,000 per sq ft. by March 2023.

5) Surat – Ranked as the fourth cleanest city in India, Surat is known as the Diamond Hub of the country. The city of Surat was selected among the 99 smart cities to be developed under the Smart City Mission.

Over the years, Surat has made remarkable progress in the development of basic amenities such as water supply, drainage systems, solid waste management, roads and urban poor housing. The increased level of economic activity supported by a large talent pool, low operating costs and a favorable business climate has fueled real estate growth in the region.