Rent in South Delhi: kitna lagega?
What a home in South Delhi (Greater Kailash, Saket, Vasant Vihar), Delhi costs, and the salary you need to live there comfortably.
Rent: CirclePe Delhi rent guide, Sep 2025. Listing-site estimate, less rigorous than research-firm data. Salary figures are KITNA estimates using the midpoint, ₹42,500.
How South Delhi compares in Delhi
South Delhi is the most expensive of the 3 Delhi areas KITNA tracks.
2BHK rent, midpoint
Salary needed to live in South Delhi
| Household | Monthly rent | Moderate lifestyle | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹26,563 | ₹8.98L | ₹10.69L |
| Couple | ₹34,531 | ₹13.06L | ₹17.08L |
| Family (1 child) | ₹42,500 | ₹17.7L | ₹21.24L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. A single person is assumed to rent a smaller home (about ₹26,563); a family, the full 2BHK.
Can your salary afford South Delhi?
| CTC | Left each month | Kitnaaa rating |
|---|---|---|
| ₹10 lakh | ₹20,768 | A Running low |
| ₹15 lakh | ₹50,819 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹20 lakh | ₹80,795 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹25 lakh | ₹1,08,463 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹30 lakh | ₹1,33,822 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹40 lakh | ₹1,83,300 | AAA Fully charged |
| ₹50 lakh | ₹2,32,779 | AAA Fully charged |
Single person, moderate lifestyle, living in South Delhi.
Questions people ask
What is the rent for a 2BHK in South Delhi?
About ₹35K–50K a month, according to CirclePe Delhi rent guide (Sep 2025). Furnishing, society amenities and distance to the metro move the price within that range.
What salary do you need to live in South Delhi?
By KITNA's estimate, a single person needs a CTC of about ₹8.98L to live in South Delhi on a moderate lifestyle and still save 20% of take-home. A family with one child needs about ₹17.7L.
Is South Delhi expensive compared with the rest of Delhi?
Among the 3 Delhi areas KITNA tracks, South Delhi ranks #1 by 2BHK rent (1 = most expensive).