Noida or South Delhi?

ondulino

Hi Everybody,

I have been living in Gurgaon for past year but I got a job in Noida and with the traffic situation I guess the easiest option is to relocate to either South Delhi or Noida. I have heard many negative things about Noida regarding safety in particular. What would be better option to commute from South Delhi (I dont have a car only a scooter) or live in Noida....?? what are prices of accommodation like?? I am not on expat salary (unfortunately), getting paid slightly higher Indian salary. Also all my friends live in Gurgaon so if there is any group of foreigners I would love to meet some other people as I'll be only foreigner in my company. Im grateful for any piece of advice.

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jituyadav

Don’t go on media reports, Noida is as safe or unsafe as gurgaon but much better transport and accommodation wise. Staying in gurgaon and working in noida will be really frustrating. The rents are same and vary according to kind of accommodation. If you still are a bit apprehensive, go for a place like maharani bagh in south Delhi which is close to noida.I am sure you will find foreigners here who are close to noida...good luck!

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Nishit333

Dear Ondulino

Noida is very safe-depends on which area you live in
Im here since last one year and with my family

call me at 9717-891601, will guide you the best area to live in.
but my number will be working from tuesday, so dont call on monday
Nishit.

ondulino

Hi Nishit,
I am in Europe at the moment waiting for my new employment visa but I will be in India hopefully within two weeks. My work is in sector 16A is there any relatively safe and not too pricey location nearby??

tsk1979

I live in Noida. Would like to live in South Delhi(much safer, esp for women), but its unaffordable. So if you can afford south Delhi, its better.
As for news reports, I wonder why people say don't go by them. As if reporters "invent" stories of car jackings.
they happen in Delhi also, but the frequency is much less than noida, ditto for petty crime. Its much higher than in Noida than Delhi.

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tsk1979

Define Pricey. There is Sector 15A nearby, which is a gated and safe colony, but safety comes at a price obviosly.
Other option is to live in an apartment complex, but most apartments are towards center/east of 16A from sector 40/50 etc., which is a 5kms commute

jituyadav

Ok tsk 1979,I back off from my comment about noida, your 'good morning' is scary

tsk1979

Good that its having the desired effect

Nishit333

Hi
lots of location nearby
are you looking for a one bedroom kitchen accomodation or a 2 bedroom..pls mention your specifications, mail me at nish.dube@gmail.com
regards

rohan5577

If you would like to live in an apartment I could suggest Sectors 21, 25, 28,29 for proximity to Sec 16-A. If youd like to get a private Floor in a house then Sec 36, 39, 40 and 15-A(the last one being the most pricey)

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avinashzalake

I am joining Fortis Hospital Noida
Sector 62
Is there any place for accommodation near by
I am totally new to this area
I am from Kolhapur Maharashtra

tembo

Hi there - I work in Film City (Sector 16A) too. For my first two months here I lived in Noida Sector 51 before moving to Sth. Delhi. Avoid living in Noida if you can! (Thats just my opinion). Lajpat Nagar could be a good option for a shortish commute to 16A. Would take you about 10 - 30 Minutes max as you will be using the DND flyway (though it wouldnt be much fun on a scooter, but a rickshaw should cost you about Rs 50).

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puchoo

commuting between Noida and Gurgaon is a pain - i know people who do it and they are simply sic and tired of it.... would advise relocation to South/ Central Delhi.... places such as Vasant Kunj can surprisingly be affordable with 2 BHK units coming for as little as 15,000 INR a month...

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OrangeStreet

I have a friend who works in Noida and drives 52 kms (one way) to reach work from Delhi. He carries a baseball bat in the backseat of his car. I know thats a bit over-the-top but I do hope you get the drift.

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trooooon

the commute would be killer, but all said and done south delhi is the place to live . . . and it will only get better with the metro!

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