Amritsar
City in Punjab, India
Overview
Amritsar, the spiritual heart of Sikhism, is famed for the magnificent Golden Temple and its rich Punjabi heritage. The city offers lively street life, important historical sites, and legendary cuisine that draws visitors from around the world.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Punjab
Population
1,132,383
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
31.67°, 74.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$512
Local Cost
$258
Local Income
$220
Cashless
55
English
45
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
34.1°C
Winter Avg
14.2°C
Record High
50.1°C
Record Low
-0.5°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
679 mm
Internet Speed
117 Mbps
Upload
102 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ATQ
Distance
6 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 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 80/100.