I have been looking for a gym around sector 23 / palam vihar in gurgaon where i don't have to spend 2000 plus every month or i don't have to pay 4-6 months package price.
I have been living here for quite a few years and slowly and gradually prices have been increasing from 1000-1200 per month to 2500-3000 per month (for packages) for standard gyms here.. no big brand no luxury services just a regular spacious working gym. Either they are really expensive or the space is crammed, half equipments are broken or are limited and you can't use it until it's 10pm.
I am 29 now. I have gone to the gym consistently for a year or so consistently every now and then ever since I was 22-23 till 26.. and the inconsistency always comes due to some career/ life situations but now I want to go somewhere for long term as my mindset is more of a getting into a fitness lifestyle than any quick goals or anything.
I want a gym to go freely for 3-4 days a week, don't need a PT just people to assist if needed, and where I can feel that I am not being judged because I am not some gym freak who's shaking their protein shaker and spending hours every day for 6 days a week and talking to every guy and trainer about it.
I am from Delhi. I used to pay 500 when I was 23 and max 1000 - 1200 when I was 25 in Delhi for premium gyms as well (Ofcourse non branded)...
Also, paying such high fees for regular gyms seems absurd and seems like they all want to sell you a package. They don't pay attention, get angry if you do your own exercises according to your own plan or from your phone, and also question you why don't you come 6 days a week, and after a month or two get pissed off if don't want to switch to their packages (which I don't because I earn a monthly salary as well)... all of which i don't get really.