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Shimla vs Gurgaon

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Shimla, India compared with Gurgaon, India: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Country India India
Nomad score 5.6 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $1,310 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 16° / 6°C 30° / 17°C
Air quality (AQI) 79 Moderate 240 Very Unhealthy

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Average high 17.5°C 30.2°C
Average low 7°C 18.7°C
Precipitation 105 mm / mo 62 mm / mo
Sunshine 297 h / mo 296 h / mo
Humidity 68% 64%
Rain days 12.3 / mo 6.6 / mo
Wind speed 11.6 km/h 14.6 km/h

IN Shimla · average high by month

IN Gurgaon · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
US AQI 79 240
PM2.5 15 µg/m³ 144.4 µg/m³
PM10 27.9 µg/m³ 188.6 µg/m³
Ozone 112 µg/m³ 190 µg/m³
UV index 4.9 3.9

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.8 0.0
Local Payment Services 7.8 0.0
Startup Scene 2.8 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Air Conditioning 4.7 0.0
Green Spaces 7.5 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 3.6 0.0
Noise Pollution 5.2 0.0
Seasonal Variety 7.3 0.0
Weather 6.5 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Mobile Network Coverage 7.4 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 6.1 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 3.7 0.0
VPN Reliability 7.6 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Accommodation Cost 6.8 0.0
Cost of Living 7.2 0.0
Currency Stability 6.5 0.0
Entertainment Cost 6.5 0.0
Food & Groceries 7.5 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 6.4 0.0
Transportation Cost 6.5 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Culture 7.8 0.0
Indoors Fun 4.0 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 4.7 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 0.0
Nightlife 3.1 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.1 0.0
Nomad Friendly 4.4 0.0
Online Community Presence 2.9 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Cafes with WiFi 4.9 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.3 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.0 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9 0.0
Internet Speed 6.3 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Fitness Facilities 4.7 0.0
Food Scene 6.2 0.0
Healthy Food Options 5.5 0.0
Yoga Studios 6.4 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Healthcare 6.0 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 8.5 0.0
Healthcare Quality 5.4 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 4.2 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.5 0.0
Freedom of Speech 4.7 0.0
Political Stability 6.1 0.0
Tax Friendliness 4.4 0.0
Visa Ease 4.9 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Air Quality 5.7 0.0
Cleanliness 5.7 0.0
Environmental Quality 7.0 0.0
Family Friendly 6.8 0.0
Language Barrier 7.1 0.0
Work-Life Balance 6.5 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Female Friendly 6.6 0.0
Racial Tolerance 6.8 0.0
Safety 7.5 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Airport Connectivity 3.9 0.0
Cycling 1.7 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 5.3 0.0
Public Transit 3.8 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 2.6 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.2 0.0
Walkability 6.3 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Coworking Quality 3.7 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.3 0.0
Networking Opportunities 4.0 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 3.2 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 6.6 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Jeans $30 per pair —
Summer Dress $19 per dress —
Running Shoes $59 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Dining Out $37 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Cinema Ticket $3.20 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Coffee $1.92 per cup —
Beer $2.35 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.67 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $5.87 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $19 per meal —
Apples $1.50 per kg —
Bread $0.59 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.48 per bottle —
Milk $0.73 per liter —
Rice $0.80 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $3.42 per kg —
Beef $4.81 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $10 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Groceries $91 per month —

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Health Insurance $8.54 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Doctor Visit (GP) $6.41 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $2.67 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Apartment (1 bedroom) $166 per month —
Housing $128 per month —
Coworking Space $69 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $587 per month —
Coliving Space $235 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Internet & Mobile $6.41 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Leisure Activities $16 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Haircut $4.81 per visit —
Laundry $0.43 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Mobile Plan $4.26 per month —
Internet (60 Mbps+) $8.01 per month —
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.34 one-time —
Gym Membership $24 per month —
Tennis Court (Weekend) $6.41 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Taxi Start $1.28 per trip —
Transportation $19 per month —
Taxi per km $0.37 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $13 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.74 per trip —
Gasoline $1.05 per liter —
Scooter Rental $8.54 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IN Shimla IN Gurgaon
Utilities $27 per month —
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