City Guides

Relocation Guide for Freshers

Everything you need to know about moving to a new city for your first job.

Bangalore

Popular Areas

Koramangala, HSR, Whitefield, Electronic City

Rent (1BHK/PG)

₹8,000-20,000/month

Transport

Metro, Bus, Cabs

Major Companies

Amazon, Google, Flipkart, Infosys

Pros

IT hub of India
Pleasant weather
Startup ecosystem

Cons

Traffic congestion
High rent
Water issues

Hyderabad

Popular Areas

Gachibowli, HITEC City, Madhapur, Kondapur

Rent (1BHK/PG)

₹6,000-15,000/month

Transport

Metro, Bus, Cabs

Major Companies

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, TCS

Pros

Lower cost than Bangalore
Good infrastructure
Growing tech hub

Cons

Hot summers
Limited nightlife
Humidity

Pune

Popular Areas

Hinjewadi, Kharadi, Magarpatta, Baner

Rent (1BHK/PG)

₹7,000-18,000/month

Transport

Bus, Cabs, Metro (expanding)

Major Companies

Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra

Pros

Good weather
Active social scene
Educational hub

Cons

Rising traffic
Scattered IT parks
Metro still expanding

Chennai

Popular Areas

OMR, Sholinganallur, Perungudi, Thoraipakkam

Rent (1BHK/PG)

₹6,000-14,000/month

Transport

Metro, Bus, Local trains

Major Companies

Cognizant, TCS, Zoho, Freshworks

Pros

Lower cost of living
Beach access
Cultural hub

Cons

Hot & humid
Language barrier initially
Fewer late-night options

General Relocation Tips

Visit the city before finalizing accommodation

Join Facebook/Telegram groups for city

Keep 2-3 months rent ready as deposit

Prefer PGs near office for first few months

Get local SIM and bank account immediately

Explore the city on weekends

Prepare for Your Move

First Job Guide Budget Planner