The 2025 Numbeo Index places India 67th globally in the Safety Index with a score of 55.8, highlighting moderate safety levels across the country.

Mangalore emerged as India’s safest city, ranking 49th worldwide, while Delhi and NCR areas were among the least safe. India also ranks 141st in the Cost of Living Index, making it one of the most affordable countries globally, and Hyderabad leads among Indian cities in the Quality of Life Index.

Key Points:

• India’s Safety Index rank is 67th globally with a score of 55.8, indicating moderate safety perceptions nationwide.
• Mangalore is the safest Indian city with a score of 74.2 and a global rank of 49, followed by Vadodara and Ahmedabad.
• Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Noida feature among the least safe Indian cities according to the mid-2025 data.
• India is ranked 141st in the Cost of Living Index with a score of 19.0, reflecting very low expenses compared to global standards.
• Hyderabad tops the Quality of Life Index among Indian cities with a score of 162.3, followed by Bangalore, Jaipur, and Pune.