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Leh vs Skardu

IN India PK Pakistan

Leh, India compared with Skardu, Pakistan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IN Leh PK Skardu
Country India Pakistan
Nomad score 5.3 / 10 4.8 / 10
Cost of living $929 / mo $664 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 19° / 3°C 22° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI) 48 Good 47 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IN Leh PK Skardu
Average high 8.6°C 13.2°C
Average low -0.5°C 5.7°C
Precipitation 26 mm / mo 92 mm / mo
Sunshine 331 h / mo 315 h / mo
Humidity 37% 48%
Rain days 4.8 / mo 9.8 / mo
Wind speed 9.2 km/h 6.2 km/h

IN Leh · average high by month

PK Skardu · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IN Leh PK Skardu
US AQI 48 47
PM2.5 6.6 µg/m³ 4.6 µg/m³
PM10 16.1 µg/m³ 11.6 µg/m³
Ozone 83 µg/m³ 117 µg/m³
UV index 0 8.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IN Leh PK Skardu
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.9 1.7
Local Payment Services 5.2 3.8
Startup Scene 2.2 2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IN Leh PK Skardu
Air Conditioning 2.6 3.6
Green Spaces 3.4 6.7
Natural Disaster Risk 4.7 5.7
Noise Pollution 6.7 7.0
Seasonal Variety 6.9 7.8
Weather 6.5 6.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IN Leh PK Skardu
Mobile Network Coverage 6.0 6.0
Power Grid Reliability 4.8 4.7
Public WiFi Availability 3.0 2.3
VPN Reliability 5.8 5.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IN Leh PK Skardu
Accommodation Cost 6.7 8.5
Cost of Living 6.9 8.6
Currency Stability 6.4 3.5
Entertainment Cost 5.7 7.3
Food & Groceries 6.9 8.7
Gym Membership Cost 5.3 6.7
Transportation Cost 5.8 7.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IN Leh PK Skardu
Culture 7.7 6.6
Indoors Fun 3.5 2.3
Language Learning Opportunities 3.8 2.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.9 7.5
Nightlife 2.9 1.5
Outdoors & Nature 9.4 9.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IN Leh PK Skardu
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.4 1.1
Nomad Friendly 4.2 2.5
Online Community Presence 2.6 1.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IN Leh PK Skardu
Cafes with WiFi 4.3 2.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.8 1.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.3 1.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7 1.4
Internet Speed 4.7 3.8
Local SIM Card Availability 5.9 6.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IN Leh PK Skardu
Fitness Facilities 4.4 2.8
Food Scene 5.7 4.3
Healthy Food Options 5.7 4.2
Yoga Studios 6.7 1.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IN Leh PK Skardu
Healthcare 4.5 3.7
Healthcare Affordability 8.1 8.7
Healthcare Quality 4.0 2.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IN Leh PK Skardu
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.6 0.7
Ease of Business Registration 2.9 2.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.3 2.1
Freedom of Speech 4.7 3.1
Political Stability 6.1 3.7
Tax Friendliness 4.6 4.4
Visa Ease 5.1 3.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IN Leh PK Skardu
Air Quality 8.3 8.2
Cleanliness 6.5 5.5
Environmental Quality 8.3 8.6
Family Friendly 4.7 5.3
Language Barrier 5.2 3.8
Work-Life Balance 6.7 6.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IN Leh PK Skardu
Female Friendly 7.3 5.7
Racial Tolerance 7.5 6.6
Safety 8.1 7.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IN Leh PK Skardu
Airport Connectivity 4.6 4.2
Cycling 4.2 3.3
Intercity Travel Options 4.2 3.5
Public Transit 2.6 2.4
Ride-sharing Services 1.1 1.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.9 2.5
Walkability 6.6 4.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IN Leh PK Skardu
Coworking Quality 2.9 1.4
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 1.8
Networking Opportunities 3.4 2.2
Remote Job Opportunities 3.1 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 5.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IN Leh PK Skardu
Jeans $26 per pair $5.38 per pair
Summer Dress $21 per dress $4.31 per dress
Running Shoes $63 per pair $11 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IN Leh PK Skardu
Dining Out $21 per month $22 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
IN Leh PK Skardu
Cinema Ticket $4.20 per ticket $1.44 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IN Leh PK Skardu
Coffee $1.57 per cup $0.72 per cup
Beer $3.67 per pint $2.15 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.15 per meal $1.44 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $26 per meal $7.18 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.25 per meal $2.15 per meal
Apples $2.10 per kg $0.36 per kg
Bread $0.42 per loaf $0.09 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.31 per bottle $0.14 per bottle
Milk $0.63 per liter $0.50 per liter
Rice $0.52 per kg $0.65 per kg
Chicken Fillets $3.67 per kg $2.15 per kg
Beef $7.35 per kg $2.51 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle $8.97 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IN Leh PK Skardu
Groceries $63 per month $65 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
IN Leh PK Skardu
Health Insurance $16 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IN Leh PK Skardu
Doctor Visit (GP) $11 per visit $2.51 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $2.10 per purchase $0.54 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IN Leh PK Skardu
Housing $105 per month $54 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $131 per month $72 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $367 per month $144 per month
Coworking Space $89 per month $11 per month
Coliving Space $294 per month $65 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IN Leh PK Skardu
Internet & Mobile $16 per month $8.97 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IN Leh PK Skardu
Leisure Activities $5.25 per month $7.18 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IN Leh PK Skardu
Haircut $3.15 per visit $1.08 per visit
Laundry $1.57 per kg $0.90 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IN Leh PK Skardu
Mobile Plan $4.20 per month $2.87 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $9.45 per month $13 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.25 one-time $2.51 one-time
Gym Membership $21 per month $7.18 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $5.25 per hour $2.87 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IN Leh PK Skardu
Transportation $16 per month $14 per month
Taxi Start $1.05 per trip $0.29 per trip
Taxi per km $0.21 per km $0.09 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $16 per month $4.31 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.10 per trip $0.90 per trip
Gasoline $1.15 per liter $0.93 per liter
Scooter Rental $6.30 per month $5.38 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IN Leh PK Skardu
Utilities $31 per month $14 per month