India
Cost of Living in Shimla
Monthly Total
$484
$8,470
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$61
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$14
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$61
$1,068
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$24
$420
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$43
$753
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$24
$420
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$174
$3,045
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$18
$315
Monthly Total
$484
$8,470
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