Shillong
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đ Demographics
- Population143,229
- Region
- ClimateSubtropical
- Elevation1,507 m
đ Immigration & Visas
Tourist Stay:
90 Days
(Extensions Possible)
Tourist visas can be extended under certain conditions by applying to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in India.
đ° 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