Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

SolanOverall winner

Solan is approximately 27% less expensive than Hathras based on cost of living including rent. This makes Solan a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Solan has a FIRE Score of N/A/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 75, which is relatively safe.

Recommended profile: Solan is well-suited for retirees seeking a balanced lifestyle.

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Best in row

India

Hathras

Increased Caution
Nomad36

India

Solan

Increased Caution
Nomad50
Cost
Cost of living index
-
-
One person, excluding rent
$1,550/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
$5,600/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
$391/mo
Best in row. $205/mo
Monthly savings
$2,609/mo
Best in row. $2,795/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$103
Best in row. $81
1BR, outside centre
$83
Best in row. $50
3BR, city centre
$413
Best in row. $144
3BR, outside centre
$361
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Scores
FIRE score
74/100
Best in row. 75/100
Nomad score
20/100
20/100
Retiree score
25/100
Best in row. 45/100
Overall score
36/100
Best in row. 50/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
45
Best in row. 75
Internet speed
10 Mbps
Best in row. 35 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

About these cities

About Solan

Solan is a cheap mountain town for people who genuinely do not need a city, with a $81/mo one-bedroom in the center and a $132/mo budget tier that would embarrass most of Asia. The catch is that a $366/mo average net salary and an expat score of 62 mean you had better bring remote work, because local wages will not carry you. English proficiency is limited, the expat community is very few, and the digital nomad score of 52 reflects that 35 Mbps internet and a small-town social scene. Come for the 1467 m elevation, the mild summers, and the $1 restaurant meals, not for career prospects or a crowd of fellow foreigners.

About India

Skip this one if you need a straightforward retirement or nomad visa: neither exists, and PR/citizenship access is complex and difficult. Rent under $151/mo in city centers makes it a fit for budget-focused remote workers with existing income solutions who can tolerate medium expat safety and moderate political stability.

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