🇮🇳 Ahmedabad,
India
#110
Nomad Score
6.3
Coords
23.0215374, 72.5800568
Likes
👍 0 👎 0
Actions
ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| 👥 Population | Approximately 8,800,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed | Average 100-200 Mbps on Fiber (JioFiber, Airtel Xstream) |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | Indian Rupee (INR). 1 USD ≈ 83.50 INR, 1 EUR ≈ 90.20 INR |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Not drinkable; use RO filtered water or bottled brands like Bisleri (₹20/1L) |
| 🔌 Power | 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C, D, and M sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card | Jio and Airtel. Plans around ₹719 for 84 days (2GB/day) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | SBI, HDFC, ICICI; Digital payments via UPI (GPay, PhonePe) are ubiquitous |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Serviced apartments in Prahlad Nagar or hotels like Hyatt Regency (₹8,000/night) |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Extremely high; UPI is used for everything from tea stalls to luxury malls |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb (₹2,500 - ₹5,000/night in Bodakdev), ZoloStays for coliving |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Bloom Hotel (₹3,000/night) or private rooms in hostels like Mani Mansion (₹3,500) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Old City (Heritage houses) or Ashram Road (Centrality) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Prahlad Nagar, Sindhu Bhavan Road (SBR), or Bodakdev for modern amenities |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | DevX (SBR) - ₹8,000/month; Uncubate (C.G. Road) - ₹6,000/month |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | The Project Café (Bodakdev) or Zen Cafe (CEPT University area) |
| 💼 Networking Events | eChai Ventures meetups at various coworking spaces; TiE Ahmedabad events |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Ahmedabad International Newcomers Group (AING) or events at the Alliance Française d'Ahmedabad |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | Uber and Ola; Rapido for bike taxis |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Royal Brothers (Chandkheda) - ₹400-800/day depending on model |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Madhavpur Ghed (approx. 7 hours away) or Daman (6 hours away) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | IndiGo, Akasa Air |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines (via Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | NE-1 (Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway) and NH-48 |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Ahmedabad Junction (Kalupur Station) and Sabarmati Junction |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | Janmitra Card for BRTS (bus) and Ahmedabad Metro (Red/Blue lines) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | GSRTC Volvo buses to Vadodara (2 hrs, ₹300) or Vande Bharat Express to Mumbai |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | Apollo Hospitals (Bhat) or Zydus Hospital (Thaltej) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Shivananda Yoga Center or Gandhi Ashram Yoga sessions |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Life Fitness Point (Prahlad Nagar) - ₹3,000/month; Cult.fit centers |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | UClean (Various locations) - approx ₹100 per kg |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | Swiggy, Zomato |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Gujarati Thali at Agashiye or Gopi Dining Hall (₹500 - ₹1,200) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | The city is mostly vegetarian; try The Green House or Under the Neem Tree |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Kashiram's for traditional sweets; Maganlal Ice Cream (Old City) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Law Garden Night Market (Handicrafts); Lal Darwaja (Clothing) |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Amazon.in, Flipkart, Tata CLiQ |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | BigBasket, Blinkit (10-minute delivery), Zepto |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Note: Gujarat is a dry state (alcohol prohibited). Mocktail bars on SBR Road. |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Non-alcoholic breweries only; try the craft mocktails at Mocha |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | Permit shops in luxury hotels (Taj, Hyatt) for foreigners/non-residents with permits |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Manek Chowk (Night food market) - try the Gwalior Dosa and Chocolate Sandwich |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Tomato's (Mexican/American); Blue Oven (Authentic Neapolitan Pizza) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Sabarmati Ashram (Gandhi's home), Adalaj Stepwell |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Calico Museum of Textiles, Sanskar Kendra (Le Corbusier design) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Sidi Saiyyed Mosque (The Jali), Sarkhej Roza |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Akshardham Temple (Gandhinagar), Hutheesing Jain Temple |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Uttarayan (International Kite Festival) in January; Navratri (October) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | The Walled City (UNESCO World Heritage Site) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Natrani Amphitheatre, Scrapyard The Theatre |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Ravivari (Sunday Flea Market) near Sabarmati Riverfront |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Classical performances at Saptak Festival (January) |
| 🎨 Street Art | Panjrapole and St+art India murals in various sectors |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Aezala Cooking Studio - traditional Gujarati recipes |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Archer Art Gallery, Amdavad ni Gufa (designed by B.V. Doshi) |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | IIM Ahmedabad (Louis Kahn design), Mill Owners' Association Building |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Charkha (spinning wheel) symbolized by Gandhi's legacy |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Thol Bird Sanctuary (25 km away); Indroda Nature Park |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar (150 km away) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | Sabarmati Riverfront (11 km promenade) |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Atal Bridge (pedestrian bridge over the river) |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (60 km away) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Private farmhouses in Shilaj or Rancharda area |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | Blue Dart, Delhivery, DTDC |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | iVenue (Apple Service), Ryans (Multi-brand) at C.G. Road |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | EKA Club (Kankaria) - membership based or guest entry |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Indo-Japan Business Council for Japanese; Alliance Française for French |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | MJ Library (Ellisbridge), British Council Library |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | LXG (League of Extraordinary Gamers) - ₹150/hour |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | Prohibited in Gujarat; nearest legal casinos are in Daman or Goa |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. ₹85,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = ₹3,400,000) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. ₹55,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = ₹2,200,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. ₹75,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = ₹4,500,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. ₹45,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = ₹2,700,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. ₹70,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = ₹5,600,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. ₹42,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = ₹3,360,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 25% for domestic companies; 15% for new manufacturing |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 10% for residents; 20% for non-residents plus surcharge |
| 🏦 Tax System | Residential status based; worldwide income for Residents |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 30% (plus 4% cess and applicable surcharges) |
| 🧾 VAT | Replaced by GST; standard rates are 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | Indian Place of Effective Management (POEM) rules apply |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Yes, AMC (Ahmedabad Municipal Corp) calculates based on area and usage |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | Stamp duty approx 4.9% + 1% registration fee |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | No specific nomad visa; e-Tourist visa only allows remote work for 90-180 days |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING AHMEDABAD