Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) travel budget

Himachal Pradesh (Shimla): calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 33 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 576* (48454 Rs.)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.8 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1540* (129528 Rs.)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 123 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • $ 7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2329* (195874 Rs.)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in 2024 is 58% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.8/person
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 3/person
($ 2.6 to $ 12)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.5/person
($ 2.3 to $ 5.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.8)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1/cup
($ 0.3 to $ 1.4)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 25 to $ 178)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 15 to $ 357)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 16 to $ 682)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 46 to $ 483)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 191/night
($ 80 to $ 562)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 40/month
($ 27 to $ 118)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 144/month
($ 27 to $ 524)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 161/month
($ 36 to $ 515)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 46/month
($ 36 to $ 65)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 188/month
($ 27 to $ 807)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.8)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

On average, the price of transport in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.5
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.5/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 12 to $ 12)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

On average, shopping budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.7/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 5.8)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 35
($ 18 to $ 48)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 13 to $ 60)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Delhi
Melbourne → Delhi
Melbourne → Delhi
$ 952
(fair price: $ 764)
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
Sydney → Delhi
$ 975
(fair price: $ 801)
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
Toronto → Delhi
$ 1713
(fair price: $ 1517)
New York City → Delhi
New York City → Delhi
New York City → Delhi
$ 1200
(fair price: $ 995)
Vancouver → Delhi
Vancouver → Delhi
Vancouver → Delhi
$ 1714
(fair price: $ 1505)
Chicago → Delhi
Chicago → Delhi
Chicago → Delhi
$ 1318
(fair price: $ 1091)



About this information on the cost of living in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

The information about the cost of living in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) was updated on 09-11-2024.

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