Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 47% more expensive than in Dezhou (China)
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| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 31% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago (Chile) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$8,806 (77元) | 40元 | 93% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$4,763 (42元) | 30元 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,877 (16元) | 10元 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$832 (7元) | 15元 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,206 (19元) | 8元 | 142% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$1,164 (10元) | 6.00元 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,886 (34元) | 50元 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$1,212 (11元) | 12元 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$768 (7元) | 7元 | 4% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$820 (7元) | 4.00元 | 80% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$4,429 (39元) | 100元 | 61% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,548 (14元) | 7元 | 109% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$438 (3.84元) | 5.00元 | 23% |
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 119% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$771,183 (6,762元) | 2,200元 | 207% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$485,021 (4,253元) | 1,500元 | 184% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$58,783 (515元) | 350元 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$504,105 (4,420元) | 800元 | 453% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$325,862 (2,857元) | 500元 | 471% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$42,535 (373元) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$16,288 (143元) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$219,294 (1,923元) | 2,750元 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$65,483 (574元) | 500元 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$7,257 (64元) | 40元 | 59% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$4,475 (39元) | 25元 | 57% |
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$36,694 (322元) | 400元 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$21,182 (186元) | 300元 | 38% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$46,051 (404元) | 600元 | 33% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$54,338 (476元) | 800元 | 40% |
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 73% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$13,339,500 (116,963元) | 130,000元 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$819 (7元) | 7元 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$42,439 (372元) | 120元 | 210% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$5,036 (44元) | 18元 | 141% |
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 20% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$2,760 (24元) | 30元 | 19% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$7,095 (62元) | 30元 | 107% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$32,979 (289元) | 75元 | 286% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$4,096 (36元) | 30元 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,846 (25元) | 41元 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,898 (25元) | 25元 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,743 (15元) | 10元 | 53% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,498 (13元) | 10元 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$11,360 (100元) | 50元 | 99% |
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 23% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$20,574 (180元) | 100元 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$8,599 (75元) | 80元 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$30,989 (272元) | 400元 | 32% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$28,240 (248元) | 500元 | 50% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$5,736 (50元) | 80元 | 37% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,911 (26元) | 25元 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$2,386 (21元) | 25元 | 16% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$391,277 (3,431元) | 3,000元 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$167 (1.46元) | 0.20元 | 632% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$45,092 (395元) | 250元 | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$4,067 (36元) | 20元 | 78% |
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For example, you would need at least 8,814元 (CH$1,005,170) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,000元 in Dezhou.