CITIES & HOUSING · 150 LIVE POLLS
What India thinks about city life and housing
Rent or buy, traffic or long commute, metro or hometown — the trade-offs of living in Indian cities.
ALL CITIES & HOUSING POLLS
- Which city has India’s worst traffic?
- Which Indian city is the best to build a career in?
- Mumbai vs Delhi — better city to live?
- Ola vs Uber vs Rapido — who wins your daily commute?
- Rent vs buy a house in a metro — 2026 edition
- Bengaluru weather vs everything else it offers?
- Metro vs cab vs own vehicle — daily commute?
- Self-driving cars in Indian traffic — possible by 2035?
- Petrol bike vs EV scooter for daily city rides?
- Should Indian cities ban private cars in city centers?
- Is Bengaluru still India's best city for tech careers?
- Best biryani in Hyderabad — settle it once and for all
- Which day has the WORST traffic in Bangalore?
- What should Bengaluru fix first?
- Which Bengaluru traffic corridor is truly the worst?
- Hyderabad vs Bengaluru for a tech career in 2026?
- HYDRAA's lake-encroachment demolitions in Hyderabad: right move?
- Is Bengaluru weather still the best in India?
- Metro city vs tier-2 city: where is the better life in 2026?
- Would you leave Bengaluru because of its infrastructure?
- Best way to commute in Bengaluru today?
- What should Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 prioritize?
- Which Bengaluru area has the most overpriced rent right now?
- Has the Namma Metro Yellow Line actually improved your commute?
- Who should be held accountable for Bengaluru potholes?
- GBA replacing BBMP in Bengaluru: real improvement or just a rebrand?
- Home loan rates are starting at 7.1% in July 2026 — floating or fixed: which did you go with (or would you pick)?
- Worst traffic zone in Hyderabad?
- Bengaluru techies: AI is visibly reshaping your daily work in 2026. What's your honest career strategy right now?
- Best food street in Bengaluru?
- Old City metro extension in Hyderabad: how important is it?
- Bengaluru now has 438 dark stores — more than Delhi and Mumbai combined. Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart all fighting for your grocery order. Which one do you actually swear by?
- Hyderabad real-estate prices: where are they headed?
- Pune's Mula-Mutha riverfront project will cut 163+ trees along the Mula riverbank. Citizens say ecology first; PMC says development can't wait. Where do you stand?
- Hyderabad is on a GCC boom — Nestle, Zoetis and more keep picking HITEC City. But is the city's infrastructure actually keeping pace with this corporate influx?
- Is Hyderabad's Financial District growing faster than its infrastructure?
- Chennai's OMR IT corridor is booming — but office rentals are rising 6%+ annually and GCCs are snapping up Grade-A space. As a Chennai professional, what's your BIGGEST workplace concern right now?
- Which day has the WORST traffic in Hyderabad?
- Pune Metro Line 3 (Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar) launches July 15. Will you actually switch from your current commute to the metro?
- Are highway tolls in India justified for the roads we get?
- Bengaluru's proposed tunnel road: right fix for traffic?
- Best weekend escape from Hyderabad?
- Mumbai Indians have been eliminated from IPL playoffs in 2026 — their 3rd early exit in 5 seasons. As an MI fan, what's the ROOT problem at the club right now?
- PG or flat: what makes sense in Bengaluru today?
- Auto vs bike taxi in Bengaluru: what do you actually use?
- Puri Rath Yatra 2026 is approaching. Should major religious events like Rath Yatra get government-funded infrastructure upgrades (roads, crowd management tech)?
- India just ranked 2nd loneliest country globally (June 2026 survey) — yet only 3.7% of us live alone. What's actually making urban Indians feel so disconnected?
- Which day has the WORST traffic in Chennai?
- Chennai Metro trains work great — but getting TO and FROM the station is a nightmare. What's your actual last-mile fix after stepping off the metro?
- How is the ORR commute treating Hyderabad techies?
- Hyderabad techies: AI is visibly cutting campus hiring & phasing out entry-level IT roles in the city. What's YOUR honest career move right now?
- Is 10-minute delivery culture good for Bengaluru?
- Delhi people — what's your go-to night out spot in the city right now?
- Bengaluru just overtook Mumbai as India's #1 hub for under-30 founders. What's the REAL reason Bengaluru keeps winning for startups?
- What's the most frustrating part of taking an auto in Bengaluru?
- Mumbai is spending ₹14,977 cr on the Coastal Road (10 km, serves ~2 lakh car commuters/day) while 80 lakh use the local train daily. Is the city's infrastructure investment getting its priorities right?
- India just recorded its worst June monsoon in over a century — 40% below normal. Who bears the most responsibility for making Indian cities heat & flood resilient?
- TGSRTC city buses in Hyderabad: your experience?
- Delhi's EV policy bans new petrol/CNG two-wheeler registrations from Aug 15, 2026 — and pushes aggregators (Ola, Rapido, Uber) to go all-electric. As a Delhi commuter, what's your honest reaction?
- Would you move to a smaller city to save more money?
- Is Kolkata the most affordable metro city?
- Is a long commute worth it for a bigger home?
- Should cities build affordable rental housing for workers?
- Do you have a separate home office space?
- Would you share a flat with someone of a different gender?
- Should more bachelors be allowed to rent flats?
- Do you vote in municipal elections?
- Is cycling safe as a sport on Indian roads?
- Is Hyderabadi biryani better than Kolkata biryani?
- Do you prefer old city areas or new suburbs?
- Is it okay to wear pyjamas outside the house?
- Should housing societies allow pets?
- Do you use a society app like MyGate or NoBrokerHood?
- Which is the best Indian city for a weekend trip?
- Should air purifiers be standard in schools in polluted cities?
- Would you rent a bike to explore a new city on a trip?
- Are rents rising too fast in your city?
- Should rent increases be capped yearly?
- Is Pune the best city for young professionals?
- Have you used Urban Company for home services?
- What is the most annoying part of city life?
- Do you feel your city has improved in the last five years?
- Would you pay more tax for better roads and transport?
- Do you tip your house help during festivals?
- Would you prefer to live in the same city as your parents?
- Would you join a neighbourhood clean-up drive?
- Should builders be fined for blocking drains?
- Is the startup ecosystem in your city growing?
- Which city has the best street food scene?
- Which city has the best nightlife?
- Is Delhi's winter worth the pollution?
- Do you think floods are getting worse in Indian cities?
- Is Chennai too hot to live in?
- Do you plan to move to a different city in the next five years?
- Is your city friendly for people with disabilities?
- Should city governments publish air quality and water data daily?
- Should apartments be required to have EV charging points?
- Should cities have car-free days?
- Is parking a big problem where you live?
- Are electric buses a good idea for Indian cities?
- Should cities have dedicated bus lanes?
- Would you live in a high-rise above the 20th floor?
- Should cities run more sterilisation drives for stray dogs?
- Which city is best for job opportunities?
- Would you live in co-living spaces?
- Do you think public toilets in your city are clean?
- How far would you commute for a 20% higher salary?
- Do you keep your house shoes outside?
- Should India build more airports in small cities?
- Do potholes affect your daily commute?
- Should every housing society have a waste processing unit?
- Should traffic fines be higher?
- Do you follow lane discipline while driving?
- Do you trust self-driving cars on Indian roads?
- Is your city prepared for heavy rain?
- Do you use a broker to find rented homes?
- Fixed deposit or mutual fund — which do your parents prefer?
- Do you think public sports facilities are enough in your city?
- How often do you travel to your hometown?
- Should broker fees be capped?
- Would you rent a fully furnished flat at a higher rent?
- Do you prefer cities or nature when travelling?
- What matters most when choosing a flat or house?
- Should the ODI World Cup move to a shorter format?
- Should RWAs control residents' personal choices?
- Would you move to another city for a 30% hike?
- Do stray dogs make your area unsafe?
- Is a home loan worth it or should you keep renting?
- Do you prefer a big house far away or a small flat close to work?
- How many years would you rent before buying?
- Are house prices in your city reasonable?
- Should cities ban new construction in lake beds and floodplains?
- Should cities ban honking in residential areas?
- Should people give up seats for elders on public transport?
- Is noise pollution a problem in your neighbourhood?
- Should cities protect lakes from construction?
- Independent house or apartment?
- Is Mumbai's local train the best public transport in India?
- Would you buy a flat in an under-construction project?
- Have you faced a delay in getting possession of a flat?
- What is a comfortable monthly salary for a single person in a metro city?
- Should builders face stricter penalties for delays?
- Would you start a startup in your hometown instead of a metro?
- Is a home loan for 20 years a good idea?
- Would you rather rent or own a car?
- Bengaluru or Hyderabad — which is better to live in?
- Is life better in a metro city or a small town?
- Would you move back to your hometown if you could work remotely?
- Do you know your neighbours' names?
- Mumbai or Delhi — which is better to live in?
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Can I compare cities?
Yes. City splits appear once enough voters from each city have taken part.
How reliable are the results?
PulsePoll results come from a self-selected online sample, so they are indicative rather than representative of all Indians. See the methodology page for how votes are counted and validated.
How votes are counted: methodology.