- Cost of Living
- Chile
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- Calama
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Calama, Chile compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Calama (Chile) is 17% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,500 (₨610) | ₨213 | + 187% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨250 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨155 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨68 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | ₨67 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨45 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨197 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨103 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨20 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨115 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨473 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨110 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨33 | - | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Calama (Chile) is 37% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$750,000 (₨83,158) | ₨9,193 | + 805% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨3,923 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ₨35,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 3% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$32,000 (₨3,548) | ₨2,941 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,600 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,502 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,500,000 (₨1,718,601) | ₨600,000 | + 186% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$800 (₨89) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$28,800 (₨3,193) | ₨6,000 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 10% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (₨277) | ₨150 | + 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨120 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨50 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨100 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨392 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨89 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨78 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (₨37) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨608 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,300 (₨255) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2018.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨31,044
(CH$279,981)
in Calama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Agartala.
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