Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 67% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in La Serena (Chile) is 118% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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La Serena | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,383 (1,365 som) | 392 som | + 248% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,867 (746 som) | 261 som | + 186% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,631 (250 som) | 183 som | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,111 (105 som) | 56 som | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,179 (302 som) | 136 som | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,094 (104 som) | 122 som | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,805 (456 som) | 295 som | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,431 (136 som) | 74 som | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,274 (121 som) | 29 som | + 312% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,113 (106 som) | 81 som | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,407 (418 som) | 477 som | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,970 (187 som) | 78 som | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$946 (90 som) | 29 som | + 206% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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La Serena | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$660,547 (62,678 som) | 72,227 som | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$446,742 (42,391 som) | 46,421 som | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$56,197 (5,332 som) | 12,529 som | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$453,843 (43,065 som) | 53,033 som | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,312 (28,686 som) | 31,211 som | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$48,069 (4,561 som) | 6,421 som | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,871 (1,885 som) | 819 som | + 130% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$232,910 (22,101 som) | 27,739 som | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,161 (6,942 som) | 7,934 som | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,726 (828 som) | 421 som | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,658 (1,011 som) | 511 som | + 98% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 5% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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La Serena | Bishkek | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$41,549 (3,943 som) | 2,731 som | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,976 (2,465 som) | 2,306 som | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,261 (5,528 som) | 7,264 som | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$59,674 (5,662 som) | 6,577 som | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 166% | |||
Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 166% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,467,000 (1,182,977 som) | 965,267 som | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,216 (115 som) | 49 som | + 134% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$44,098 (4,184 som) | 1,133 som | + 269% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$9,778 (928 som) | 410 som | + 126% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 65% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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La Serena | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,642 (251 som) | 298 som | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,698 (825 som) | 578 som | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,519 (3,181 som) | 1,088 som | + 192% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,092 (388 som) | 253 som | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,757 (262 som) | 177 som | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,646 (251 som) | 150 som | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,377 (131 som) | 89 som | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,825 (173 som) | 103 som | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$9,897 (939 som) | 340 som | + 176% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 49% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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La Serena | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,650 (1,865 som) | 1,434 som | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,228 (876 som) | 500 som | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$33,960 (3,222 som) | 3,059 som | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$30,513 (2,895 som) | 2,661 som | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,498 (712 som) | 342 som | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,461 (328 som) | 194 som | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,654 (252 som) | 117 som | + 116% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$431,856 (40,978 som) | 27,252 som | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$91 (9 som) | 2.96 som | + 192% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,675 (3,385 som) | 3,372 som | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,026 (382 som) | 115 som | + 232% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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