Nomad Watch

About Shimla

Shimla is a scenic hill station in India, perfect for digital nomads who enjoy cool weather, mountain views, and a relaxed pace ⛰️🌲. It has decent cafes, some coworking options, and a charming colonial vibe. Internet can be uneven in places, so it suits nomads who value calm surroundings over big-city convenience ☕💻.

Through the year

Best in May (62) · now 54
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 72 mm Feb: 101 mm Mar: 71 mm Apr: 70 mm May: 78 mm Jun: 116 mm Jul: 280 mm Aug: 236 mm Sep: 157 mm Oct: 47 mm Nov: 11 mm Dec: 21 mm Jan: 10°C / -2°C Feb: 11°C / -1°C Mar: 16°C / 4°C Apr: 20°C / 7°C May: 22°C / 11°C Jun: 23°C / 14°C Jul: 22°C / 15°C Aug: 21°C / 14°C Sep: 21°C / 13°C Oct: 18°C / 7°C Nov: 15°C / 3°C Dec: 12°C / -0°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.2
Internet Speed 6.3
Safety 7.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9
Accommodation Cost 6.8
Weather 6.5
Female Friendly 6.6
Racial Tolerance 6.8
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Shimla
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $165.54 per month
Coworking Space $69.42 per month
Coffee $1.92 per cup
Beer $2.35 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.67 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $12.82 per month
Mobile Plan $4.26 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $8.01 per month

Other cities in India

Other cities in India
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Noida No data — Compare
2 Gurgaon No data — Compare
3 Bangalore $961 6.8 Compare
4 Goa $1,479 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Chandigarh IN India $1,314 6.3 Compare
2 Kasol IN India $969 5.5 Compare
3 Mussoorie IN India $1,366 5.6 Compare
4 Bir Billing IN India $935 5.8 Compare

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