Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$450.00
$30.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$10.00
$25.00
$1.00
|
Prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$60.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for snacks and small purchases |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.00
$40.00
$3.00
|
Daily average for local taxis and buses |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$20.00
$180.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$60.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for tours, entry fees, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$8.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for visa extensions |
| Total |
$268.00
$1,105.00
$62.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Personal Budget Calculator
$
Based on recommended budget for Manali:
$268
(local)
$1,105
(nomad)
$1,860
(tourist/month)
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$150.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.80
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local beers are affordable; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.00
Local dhabas and small restaurants offer cheaper meals.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
Prices vary slightly between international chains and local fast food.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.20
Rates vary slightly by provider and time of day.
per km