Shillong
India
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Wed May 6
23°C
/ 74°F
Low: 16°C
/ 61°F
Thu May 7
23°C
/ 74°F
Low: 17°C
/ 62°F
Fri May 8
24°C
/ 75°F
Low: 17°C
/ 62°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$166
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.5
Moderate
Fixed Internet
50
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)36.49 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)5.27 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)5.49 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre192.07 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre139.94 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre401.71 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre293.60 USD
Transportation
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)0.74 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)0.53 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)1.37 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.09 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)13170.70 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)16920.70 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)2.74 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant1.65 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)10.98 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)3.84 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.32 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.03 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)1.32 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.41 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)12.67 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)0.67 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)0.31 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.26 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)0.92 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)2.35 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)1.17 USD
- Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)2.31 USD
- Apples (1 lb)0.92 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)0.17 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.22 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)0.24 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)4.94 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.32 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)3.73 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership10.61 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child2625.00 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child1234.75 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)24.15 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)43.72 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes38.41 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)3.21 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)23.05 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)530.49 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.08