Moving to India from Arizona
What to Expect
Considering a move from Arizona to India? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Arizona to India, you would find that India is 72.4% cheaper than Arizona. A $75,000 salary in Arizona would need to be roughly ₹1,877,997 in India to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Arizona and India.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → ₹1,877,997
To maintain the same standard of living in India
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 83.0% less
Groceries
pay 69.7% less
Transportation
pay 48.9% less
Housing
pay 90.4% less
Childcare
pay 92.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 67.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in India cost about 72% less than cities in Arizona.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Arizona to India.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Arizona.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
India performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arizona performs better than India across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Arizona performs better than India across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Arizona performs better than India across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phoenix | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
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| Month | Phoenix | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
India Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in India than Arizona?
On average India is about 74% less expensive than Arizona, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to India?
Budget about ₹469,499 for 3 months in India (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from India?
From major India cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and India are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in India compared to Arizona?
India performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in India compared to Arizona?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Arizona, the official language is English.
