Is Saket Expensive?

Delhi, India

+5% vs Delhi avg

Living in Saket, Delhi

Saket is a relatively affordable area in Delhi, with a cost of living index of 20.5 — that is +5% compared to the Delhi average. At #13 of 24, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₹30,579/month, compared to a range of ₹22,716 in Rohini to ₹40,772 in Lutyens Delhi.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Saket, housing takes up roughly 33% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 19%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ₹1,223,155 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Saket

Salaries in Saket reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 20.5:

After tax and deductions of 9.2% in India, take-home pay for someone earning ₹1,223,155 would be roughly ₹1,110,625/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

20.5
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
₹30,579
Est. 1BR Rent
#13
of 24 Areas
9.2%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Saket

Estimated annual deductions on a ₹1,279,320 salary in Saket, Delhi (local employee).

Income Tax
7%
PF + ESI
1.7%
Total Deductions: 9.2%
Est. Take-Home: ₹1,161,856/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Saket would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $15,375
London GBP £13,231
Dubai AED AED 76,933

Other Neighborhoods in Delhi

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Lutyens Delhi 27.3 1.40x +40%
South Delhi (GK) 25.4 1.30x +30%
Chanakyapuri 25.4 1.30x +30%
Greater Kailash 24.4 1.25x +25%
Defence Colony 23.8 1.22x +22%

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Compare Saket

Saket vs Lutyens Delhi Saket vs Rohini

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Saket:

Wadala, Mumbai Mylapore, Chennai Basavanagudi, Bangalore Agdal, Marrakech T. Nagar, Chennai Wualai, Chiang Mai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saket expensive in Delhi?

Saket is near the city average for Delhi. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Saket compare to the Delhi average?

The cost of living in Saket is above the Delhi average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.