Delhi Or Mumbai: Which is a Better City to Live?

Delhi or Mumbai? If you live in India, I’m sure you’ve heard or participated in this age-old debate at some point. This is a topic that we Indians enjoy discussing. Delhi and Mumbai are India’s two largest cosmopolitan cities, known for their diverse culture, progressive outlook, and modern infrastructure. There are multiple reasons to love/hate the bustling metropolis. Still, we’re here to dwell on the peculiarities that distinguish the two cities – the origins of this hilarious rivalry and ongoing argument.

Delhi is known for its wide roads, lush greenery, beautiful monuments, and glorious past. The capital city is the country’s political epicenter and seat of power. On the other hand, Mumbai is India’s financial and commercial capital. The “city that never sleeps” is undoubtedly the city of dreams and hopes. I might be biased towards Dilwaalon ki Dilli as I’m a die-hard Delhiite. So, let me present the facts and let you decide which city is better – Delhi or Mumbai.

1).  Infrastructure

Delhi’s infrastructure is undeniably superior to that of Mumbai. Mumbai is concentrated on a small peninsula, whereas Delhi has more sprawling and seemingly endless urban borders. The tree-lined wide roads, elegant buildings, fewer crowds, well-planned colonies, spacious apartments/bungalows, and countless gardens make Delhi a better place to live. On the other hand, Mumbai is plagued by narrow streets, traffic snags, slums, illegal encroachments, stinky neighborhoods, patchy mobile networks, and cramped flats. Delhi is also notorious for its traffic, but thanks to its wide roads, it is always moving.

2).  Shopping

Is there even a contest? Delhi has emerged as India’s fashion capital. If you visit Delhi markets such as Dilli Haat, Janpath, Sarojini Nagar, Khan Market, and Shahpur Jat, you will notice that the city has it all, from street shopping & low-cost options to high-street fashion & designer labels. Mumbai’s Linking Road and Colaba Causeway cannot compete with Delhi’s street markets in terms of price, quality, and variety.

3).  Night-Life

Mumbai is the clear winner here. From hippest clubs to sleaziest pubs, Mumbai is never short of night-life offerings and crazy parties. Keep in mind that this is the city that never sleeps. Furthermore, the beauty of Mumbai at night is stunning. The twinkling Queen’s necklace, the dark Arabian Sea stretching out to the horizon, the glittering skyscrapers – Mumbai at night…