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Shillong vs Sylhet

IN India BD Bangladesh

Shillong, India compared with Sylhet, Bangladesh: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Country India Bangladesh
Nomad score 5.7 / 10 4.9 / 10
Cost of living $1,167 / mo $1,108 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 25° / 15°C 30° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 86 Moderate 88 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Average high 21.9°C 29.5°C
Average low 13.5°C 20.5°C
Precipitation 120 mm / mo 310 mm / mo
Sunshine 285 h / mo 265 h / mo
Humidity 77% 81%
Rain days 15.5 / mo 15.3 / mo
Wind speed 12.2 km/h 11.1 km/h

IN Shillong · average high by month

BD Sylhet · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
US AQI 86 88
PM2.5 31.2 µg/m³ 28.3 µg/m³
PM10 38.5 µg/m³ 31.8 µg/m³
Ozone 140 µg/m³ 144 µg/m³
UV index 6.2 3.9

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.1 2.3
Local Payment Services 7.1 5.2
Startup Scene 3.4 3.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Air Conditioning 3.7 5.1
Green Spaces 8.1 5.9
Natural Disaster Risk 5.5 3.2
Noise Pollution 5.7 3.5
Seasonal Variety 5.7 3.7
Weather 6.3 3.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Mobile Network Coverage 7.3 7.5
Power Grid Reliability 6.2 5.0
Public WiFi Availability 3.8 3.3
VPN Reliability 7.4 6.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Accommodation Cost 7.4 8.2
Cost of Living 7.6 8.3
Currency Stability 6.8 4.3
Entertainment Cost 7.0 7.2
Food & Groceries 8.2 8.4
Gym Membership Cost 7.2 7.7
Transportation Cost 7.6 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Culture 7.6 6.7
Indoors Fun 4.9 3.6
Language Learning Opportunities 4.2 3.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.9 6.8
Nightlife 5.6 3.0
Outdoors & Nature 8.7 8.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.0 1.6
Nomad Friendly 4.5 3.2
Online Community Presence 2.6 2.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Cafes with WiFi 5.4 4.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.3 2.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.9 3.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7 1.7
Internet Speed 6.7 5.8
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 7.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Fitness Facilities 4.6 4.0
Food Scene 6.5 6.1
Healthy Food Options 5.3 4.4
Yoga Studios 4.1 2.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Healthcare 6.0 4.3
Healthcare Affordability 8.3 8.7
Healthcare Quality 5.2 3.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.6 0.6
Ease of Business Registration 3.7 3.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.2 3.1
Freedom of Speech 4.7 3.1
Political Stability 5.7 3.9
Tax Friendliness 3.8 3.9
Visa Ease 5.0 4.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Air Quality 7.1 4.2
Cleanliness 5.9 4.0
Environmental Quality 7.5 5.1
Family Friendly 6.7 4.9
Language Barrier 7.5 3.4
Work-Life Balance 7.2 5.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Female Friendly 7.0 4.6
Racial Tolerance 6.4 5.6
Safety 7.2 6.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Airport Connectivity 4.0 6.3
Cycling 2.5 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 4.3 5.7
Public Transit 3.5 3.5
Ride-sharing Services 2.8 5.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.7 2.9
Walkability 4.3 3.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Coworking Quality 3.1 2.6
Freelance Ecosystem 3.7 2.9
Networking Opportunities 3.6 3.2
Remote Job Opportunities 3.3 2.8
Time Zone Favorability 6.4 6.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Jeans $34 per pair $24 per pair
Summer Dress $24 per dress $18 per dress
Running Shoes $73 per pair $61 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Dining Out $37 per month $33 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Cinema Ticket $3.74 per ticket $3.67 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Coffee $1.92 per cup $1.47 per cup
Beer $2.35 per pint $3.67 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.67 per meal $2.04 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $19 per meal $18 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.87 per meal $5.30 per meal
Apples $2.24 per kg $2.28 per kg
Bread $0.59 per loaf $0.61 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.32 per bottle $0.29 per bottle
Milk $0.79 per liter $0.77 per liter
Rice $0.73 per kg $0.69 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.19 per kg $5.30 per kg
Beef $6.62 per kg $6.68 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $10 per bottle $20 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Groceries $91 per month $98 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Health Insurance $8.54 per month $4.07 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Doctor Visit (GP) $6.41 per visit $6.52 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $3.42 per purchase $4.07 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Housing $101 per month $98 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $134 per month $102 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $587 per month $367 per month
Coworking Space $69 per month $69 per month
Coliving Space $192 per month $147 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Internet & Mobile $5.87 per month $6.52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Leisure Activities $16 per month $12 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Haircut $4.81 per visit $2.85 per visit
Laundry $4.27 per kg $0.65 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Mobile Plan $4.81 per month $4.89 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $9.08 per month $9.78 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.34 one-time $3.26 one-time
Gym Membership $30 per month $16 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $8.01 per hour $8.15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Transportation $13 per month $24 per month
Taxi Start $0.64 per trip $0.81 per trip
Taxi per km $0.37 per km $0.37 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $13 per month $12 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.35 per trip $2.04 per trip
Gasoline $1.05 per liter $1.10 per liter
Scooter Rental $6.41 per month $8.15 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IN Shillong BD Sylhet
Utilities $19 per month $20 per month