Expat Guide to Living in Gurgaon

Whether you're already living in Gurgaon or preparing to move to Gurgaon, our Expat Guide to Living in India offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Gurgaon. For answers to specific questions, visit our India Forum to talk with expats in Gurgaon.

Culture Shock in Gurgaon, India

A mom who relocated to Gurgaon, India talks about the challenges of living in Gurgaon. She finds that there's a lack out outdoor space to walk and play. Plus, numerous locals on the street have picked up and touched her 4 year old daughter without permission, which has increased her and her daughter's anxiety when out in public. She now finds herself swatting away people on the street.

More Culture Shock Reports for Gurgaon

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Gurgaon handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Gurgaon:

Culture Shock in Gurgaon, India

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Gurgaon - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Gurgaon by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

Submit a Living Overseas Report

Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Gurgaon? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Gurgaon? Help others moving to Gurgaon by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Gurgaon with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Gurgaon, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

Submit an International School Review

Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Gurgaon. If you are already living in Gurgaon, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

Submit a Dream vs. Reality Report

Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Gurgaon by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Gurgaon? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Gurgaon by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Gurgaon? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Gurgaon? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

Submit a Working Abroad Report

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Mumbai, India

Moving abroad is challenging, but moving with an illness is an even bigger challenge. An expat talks about her experiences moving to Mumbai. She looks forward to not having to work in India so that she can focus on getting well.

An Expat Discusses Living in Bangalore, India

An expat living in Bangalore for the second time talks about what it's like living there, international schools, Indian weddings, Bangalore's friendly people and more.

An expat living in Bangalore for the second time talks about what it's like living there, international schools, Indian weddings, Bangalore's friendly people and more. ...

Healthcare in India

An overview of healthcare in India - the quality of hospitals, prescription medicine in India, vaccinations, finding an English-speaking doctor in India and more.

An overview of healthcare in India - the quality of hospitals, prescription medicine in India, vaccinations, finding an English-speaking doctor in India and more....

Moving to India

Moving to India? We've compiled a laundry list of advice from expats living in India about what to bring, apartments, expat life and more. It's must-read guide for anyone researching how to move to India.

Moving to India? We've compiled a laundry list of advice from expats living in India about what to bring, apartments, expat life and more. It's must-read guide for anyone researching how to move t...

7 Expats Talk About What It's Really Like Living in India

Expats in India talk about what it's really like living in India - the amazing food, friendly people, traffic, local markets, beggars, touts and more.

Expats in India talk about what it's really like living in India - the amazing food, friendly people, traffic, local markets, beggars, touts and more....