Why do some people in Jaipur say it’s no less than Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore?
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I’m currently living in Jaipur and I’ve been connected to this city since childhood. I’m 34 now, and I’ve also spent time in other metro cities, so this is just an observation, not hate towards Jaipur.
One thing I genuinely don’t understand is when people here say things like “Jaipur is no less than Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru now.” I honestly don’t understand how people confidently say that.
Yes, Jaipur has improved a lot in terms of roads, cafés, malls, housing, and overall lifestyle. It’s cleaner and less chaotic than many big cities too. But when it comes to corporate jobs, salaries, startup ecosystem, MNC presence, networking opportunities, and overall career growth, I still feel there’s a very big gap.
A lot of companies here still have a very traditional work culture with lower salaries and limited growth compared to bigger metro cities.
So I’m genuinely curious if others also feel this difference or if I’m missing something. Why do many locals feel Jaipur is already at the same level as Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore? Is it just city pride, or has the city actually changed more than I realise?