At a glance
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Nomad score | 5.5 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $969 / mo | $1,351 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 27° / 9°C | 19° / 10°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 51 Moderate | 50 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21°C | 15.3°C |
| Average low | 8.4°C | 8.7°C |
| Precipitation | 156 mm / mo | 177 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 298 h / mo | 297 h / mo |
| Humidity | 61% | 68% |
| Rain days | 13.6 / mo | 16.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 6.9 km/h | 10 km/h |
IN
Kasol · average high by month
J 12
F 12
M 18
A 23
M 25
J 28
J 27
A 26
S 25
O 22
N 19
D 15
IN
McLeod Ganj · average high by month
J 7
F 8
M 13
A 17
M 20
J 21
J 20
A 20
S 19
O 16
N 13
D 10
Air quality
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 51 | 50 |
| PM2.5 | 6 µg/m³ | 14.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 10 µg/m³ | 17.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 132 µg/m³ | 36 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 8.1 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Startup Scene | 2.0 | 3.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Green Spaces | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.0 | 4.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Weather | 6.3 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.9 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Currency Stability | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.5 | 8.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.4 | 4.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Nightlife | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.9 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.6 | 5.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.3 | 7.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.1 | 4.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.6 | 4.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Internet Speed | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.6 | 7.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.4 | 7.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.5 | 8.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.8 | 3.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Political Stability | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Visa Ease | 5.0 | 5.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Cleanliness | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Family Friendly | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Language Barrier | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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| Female Friendly | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 6.9 | 7.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Cycling | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Public Transit | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.9 | 2.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 6.2 | 5.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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| Coworking Quality | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.0 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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| Jeans | $30 per pair | $30 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $16 per dress | $16 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $51 per pair | $48 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $34 per month | $43 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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| Cinema Ticket | $3.20 per ticket | $3.20 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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| Coffee | $1.50 per cup | $1.71 per cup |
| Beer | $2.99 per pint | $2.35 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.74 per meal | $2.67 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $15 per meal | $15 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.87 per meal | $5.87 per meal |
| Apples | $1.71 per kg | $1.50 per kg |
| Bread | $0.53 per loaf | $0.59 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.48 per bottle | $0.32 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.70 per liter | $0.73 per liter |
| Rice | $0.91 per kg | $0.91 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.06 per kg | $4.49 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $69 per month | $91 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.54 per month | $8.54 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $6.41 per visit | $6.41 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $2.67 per purchase | $3.74 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $91 per month | $128 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $198 per month | $198 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $481 per month | $513 per month |
| Coworking Space | $91 per month | $80 per month |
| Coliving Space | $235 per month | $299 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $4.81 per month | $5.34 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $11 per month | $16 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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| Haircut | $3.74 per visit | $3.74 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.27 per kg | $0.85 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $4.26 per month | $4.81 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $9.08 per month | $9.08 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.34 one-time | $6.94 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $24 per month | $24 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $0.00 per hour | $6.41 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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| Transportation | $13 per month | $13 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.60 per trip | $1.28 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.48 per km | $0.48 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $13 per month | $8.54 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.81 per trip | $3.74 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.05 per liter | $1.05 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $6.41 per month | $5.34 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Kasol
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IN
McLeod Ganj
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $13 per month | $16 per month |