Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 66% 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 (1,360 som) | 392 som | + 247% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,867 (744 som) | 261 som | + 185% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,631 (249 som) | 183 som | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,111 (105 som) | 56 som | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,179 (301 som) | 136 som | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,094 (103 som) | 122 som | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,805 (454 som) | 295 som | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,431 (135 som) | 74 som | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,274 (120 som) | 29 som | + 310% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,113 (105 som) | 81 som | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,407 (417 som) | 477 som | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,970 (186 som) | 78 som | + 138% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$946 (89 som) | 29 som | + 205% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
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 (62,440 som) | 72,227 som | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$446,742 (42,230 som) | 46,421 som | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$56,197 (5,312 som) | 12,529 som | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$453,843 (42,901 som) | 53,033 som | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,312 (28,577 som) | 31,211 som | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$48,069 (4,544 som) | 6,421 som | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,871 (1,878 som) | 819 som | + 129% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$232,910 (22,017 som) | 27,739 som | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,161 (6,916 som) | 7,934 som | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,726 (825 som) | 421 som | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,658 (1,007 som) | 511 som | + 97% | |
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 (3,928 som) | 2,731 som | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,976 (2,455 som) | 2,306 som | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,261 (5,507 som) | 7,264 som | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$59,674 (5,641 som) | 6,577 som | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 165% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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La Serena | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,467,000 (1,178,486 som) | 965,267 som | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,216 (115 som) | 49 som | + 133% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$44,098 (4,169 som) | 1,133 som | + 268% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$9,778 (924 som) | 410 som | + 125% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 64% 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 (250 som) | 298 som | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,698 (822 som) | 578 som | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,519 (3,169 som) | 1,088 som | + 191% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,092 (387 som) | 253 som | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,757 (261 som) | 177 som | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,646 (250 som) | 150 som | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,377 (130 som) | 89 som | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,825 (173 som) | 103 som | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$9,897 (936 som) | 340 som | + 175% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 48% 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 (1,857 som) | 1,434 som | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,228 (872 som) | 500 som | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$33,960 (3,210 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 (2,884 som) | 2,661 som | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,498 (709 som) | 342 som | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,461 (327 som) | 194 som | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,654 (251 som) | 117 som | + 115% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$431,856 (40,823 som) | 27,252 som | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$91 (9 som) | 2.96 som | + 191% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,675 (3,372 som) | 3,372 som | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,026 (381 som) | 115 som | + 231% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
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 19, 2024.
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