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Shillong
City in Meghalaya, India
Overview
Shillong, the 'Scotland of the East', is a scenic hill city perched atop the Khasi Hills, renowned for its pleasant weather, colonial-era charm, and lively local culture. Surrounded by pine forests and cascading waterfalls, Shillong offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Meghalaya
Population
143,229
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.57°, 91.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$508
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$270
Cashless
55
English
60
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
29.9°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
3043 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
98 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SHL
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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