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Shillong

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Tue Jul 14
23°C / 74°F
Low: 19°C / 67°F
Wed Jul 15
24°C / 74°F
Low: 20°C / 67°F
Thu Jul 16
20°C / 68°F
Low: 19°C / 66°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$160
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.2
Excellent
Fixed Internet
55
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population143,229
  • Region
  • ClimateSubtropical
  • Elevation1,507 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)35.19 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)5.99 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.29 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre185.20 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre134.93 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre404.80 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre283.10 USD

Transportation

  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.71 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.51 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)1.32 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.05 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)12699.73 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)16271.53 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)2.65 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant2.12 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)10.58 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)3.97 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.27 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)1.96 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)90.00 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.42 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)12.67 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.65 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)0.29 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.26 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)0.91 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)2.11 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)1.13 USD
  • Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)2.23 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)0.89 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.32 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)0.42 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.25 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)13.76 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.16 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.21 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.23 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)4.76 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.27 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.08 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership10.23 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child2625.00 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child1190.60 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)19.76 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)37.89 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes34.22 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)3.10 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)22.22 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)449.78 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.08

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