Shillong

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Mon Mar 2
23°C / 72°F
Low: 12°C / 53°F
Tue Mar 3
23°C / 74°F
Low: 13°C / 55°F
Wed Mar 4
26°C / 78°F
Low: 15°C / 58°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$141
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.5
Out of 10
Internet
50
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 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)36.66 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)5.29 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.51 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre192.96 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre140.58 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre403.55 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre294.95 USD

Transportation

  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.74 USD
  • Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.53 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)1.38 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.09 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)13231.23 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)16998.46 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)2.76 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant1.65 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)11.03 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)3.86 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.32 USD
  • Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.04 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)1.32 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.41 USD
  • Bottled Water (12 oz)0.14 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.68 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)0.31 USD
  • White Rice (1 lb)0.26 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)0.93 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 lb)2.36 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 lb)1.18 USD
  • Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)2.33 USD
  • Apples (1 lb)0.93 USD
  • Bananas (1 lb)0.33 USD
  • Oranges (1 lb)0.44 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 lb)0.26 USD
  • Potatoes (1 lb)0.15 USD
  • Onions (1 lb)0.18 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.22 USD
  • Bottled Water (50 oz)0.24 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)4.96 USD
  • Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.32 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.75 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership10.66 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child28.94 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child1240.43 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)24.26 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)43.92 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes38.59 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)3.23 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)23.15 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)532.92 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)0.08 USD

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