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Shillong

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Tue Oct 13
25°C / 77°F
Low: 13°C / 54°F
Wed Oct 14
25°C / 77°F
Low: 13°C / 55°F
Thu Oct 15
24°C / 75°F
Low: 12°C / 54°F

📊 Core Metrics

Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$172
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.2
Excellent
Fixed Internet
45
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 Highland (Cool, Wet Summers / Mild, Dry Winters)
  • Elevation1,507 m

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)34.88 USD
  • Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)6.29 USD
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.25 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre209.80 USD
  • 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre133.75 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre729.07 USD
  • 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre280.61 USD

Transportation

  • Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.71 USD
  • Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)0.29 USD
  • Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)1.31 USD
  • Gasoline (1 Liter)1.05 USD
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)12588.18 USD
  • Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)16128.61 USD
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)3.15 USD

Food & Groceries

  • Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant2.88 USD
  • Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)11.54 USD
  • Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)4.72 USD
  • Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)1.26 USD
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)1.94 USD
  • Cappuccino (Regular Size)1.64 USD
  • Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.42 USD
  • Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.16 USD
  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.64 USD
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)0.33 USD
  • White Rice (1 kg)0.57 USD
  • Eggs (12, Large Size)0.94 USD
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)3.96 USD
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)2.47 USD
  • Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)4.88 USD
  • Apples (1 kg)2.13 USD
  • Bananas (1 kg)0.69 USD
  • Oranges (1 kg)0.93 USD
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)0.54 USD
  • Potatoes (1 kg)0.32 USD
  • Onions (1 kg)0.36 USD
  • Lettuce (1 Head)0.21 USD
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.26 USD
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)4.72 USD
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.26 USD
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.04 USD

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Monthly Fitness Club Membership10.14 USD
  • Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child2625.00 USD
  • International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child1180.14 USD
  • Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)17.20 USD
  • Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)37.55 USD
  • Men's Leather Business Shoes27.27 USD

Other

  • Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)3.26 USD
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)22.03 USD
  • Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)445.83 USD
  • Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.08

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