Travel budget and cost of living in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) (India) how much does a trip cost?

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.

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

Cost of living in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) in 2025 is 60% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

Lunch

$ 2/person
($ 1.3 to $ 7.9)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 3.2/person
($ 3 to $ 14)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 3.9/person
($ 2.7 to $ 4.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 5.2)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 1/cup
($ 0.3 to $ 3.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

1-star hotel

$ 40/night
($ 19 to $ 132)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 16 to $ 401)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 98/night
($ 17 to $ 793)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 159/night
($ 48 to $ 488)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 344

5-star hotel

$ 234/night
($ 103 to $ 608)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 562

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 56/month
($ 48 to $ 86)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 150/month
($ 28 to $ 522)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 178/month
($ 41 to $ 570)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 43/month
($ 28 to $ 76)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Family room

$ 198/month
($ 27 to $ 875)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.6)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.1 to $ 0.7)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Himachal Pradesh (Shimla)

Cinema

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 6.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 16/hr
($ 14 to $ 14)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

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

Cigarettes

$ 4.6/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 6.6)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 29
($ 14 to $ 54)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 31
($ 6.6 to $ 66)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Delhi

$ 716
(fair price: $ 620)

Melbourne → Delhi

$ 941
(fair price: $ 771)

Sydney → Delhi

$ 1004
(fair price: $ 830)

Toronto → Delhi

$ 1666
(fair price: $ 1443)

New York City → Delhi

$ 1210
(fair price: $ 1003)

Manchester → Delhi

$ 797
(fair price: $ 662)