Updated Jan 27, 2026
KEY STATS
11.0M
Population
1,397 km2
Area
124 Mbps
Internet
UTC+05:30
Timezone
DEL (17km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Delhi's chaotic symphony of rickshaws, street chaat stalls, and Mughal forts fuels an intoxicating energy for digital nomads diving into India's startup whirlwind amid hot summers and cooler winters. Metro connectivity and co-working havens in Hauz Khas make navigating its 11 million souls manageable.
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
790 restaurants mapped in Delhi
Tech
Solid 124 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Economy
77% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Connections
Delhi has 11 sister cities worldwide
Climate
Year-round average of 23C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
17,497 total POIs 12.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
790
Cafes
353
Bars
80
Fast Food
883
Shopping
Supermarkets
135
Convenience
706
Shopping Malls
101
Healthcare
Hospitals
502
Clinics
555
Pharmacies
243
Education
Schools
896
Universities
124
Libraries
50
Recreation
Parks
3,902
Playgrounds
152
Sports
342
Cinemas
67
Museums
43
Theatres
64
Transport
Bus Stops
1,691
Train Stations
240
Fuel Stations
313
Services
Banks
768
ATMs
554
Post Offices
77
Police
165
Fire Stations
33
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
124 Mbps
Download
124 Mbps
Upload
6ms
Latency
469,391
Tests
118,779
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - May
14°
J
15°
F
18°
M
23°
A
27°
M
30°
J
31°
J
30°
A
27°
S
23°
O
18°
N
15°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 22.5 C Range: 13.9 - 31.1 C Rain: 1,194 mm/year Sunshine: 3,428 h/year
CITY SCORES
86.6
Nomad Index
A
Livability
62.5
Culture
70.7
Overall
COST OF LIVING
EIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
23.0
Overall
77% cheaper than NYC
7.0
Rent
93% cheaper than NYC
23.0
Groceries
77% cheaper than NYC
22.9
Restaurants
77% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
17 km from center
~31 min ride
FUN FACTS
Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India.
Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its right bank, Delhi shares borders with the state of Uttar Pradesh in the east and with the state of Haryana in the remaining directions.
The topography of the medieval fort Purana Qila on the banks of the river Yamuna matches the literary description of the citadel Indraprastha in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata; however, excavations in the area have revealed no signs of an ancient built environment.
From the early 13th century until the mid-19th century, Delhi was the capital of two major empires, the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, which covered large parts of South Asia.
All three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city, the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and the Red Fort, belong to this period.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Delhi known for?
Delhi's chaotic symphony of rickshaws, street chaat stalls, and Mughal forts fuels an intoxicating energy for digital nomads diving into India's startup whirlwind amid hot summers and cooler winters. Metro connectivity and co-working havens in Hauz Khas make navigating its 11 million souls manageable.
How fast is the internet in Delhi?
Delhi has an average download speed of 124 Mbps and upload speed of 124 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Delhi?
Delhi has an average year-round temperature of approximately 22.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Delhi?
Delhi is served by DEL (Indira Gandhi International Airport), approximately 17 km from the city center.
What is the population of Delhi?
The population of Delhi is approximately 11.0M.
What infrastructure does Delhi have?
Delhi has 17,497 mapped points of interest, including 790 restaurants, 502 hospitals, 896 schools.
What country is Delhi in?
Delhi is located in Delhi.