Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in La Serena (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,118 ($11) | $13 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,684 ($6) | $8 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,466 ($2.00) | $4.42 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$816 ($1.11) | $0.59 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,059 ($2.81) | $2.17 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,123 ($1.53) | $3.69 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,722 ($5.08) | $5.97 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,038 ($1.41) | $3.05 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 ($0.82) | $1.38 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$864 ($1.18) | $3.58 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,202 ($8) | $15 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,538 ($2.10) | $2.29 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$470 ($0.64) | $1.98 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 50% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$534,830 ($729) | $1,637 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$352,442 ($481) | $1,036 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$52,969 ($72) | $160 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$394,680 ($538) | $1,072 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,231 ($398) | $727 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,169 ($47) | $82 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,174 ($30) | $43 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$227,781 ($311) | $263 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,656 ($64) | $124 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,528 ($9) | $10 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,829 ($3.86) | $19 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 29% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,963 ($42) | $47 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,204 ($29) | $43 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,011 ($56) | $75 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,507 ($70) | $113 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 12% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 ($18,909) | $24,220 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$840 ($1.15) | $0.60 | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,713 ($49) | $59 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,724 ($11) | $17 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,721 ($6) | $9 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,444 ($12) | $22 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 ($46) | $102 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,602 ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,604 ($3.55) | $3.39 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,796 ($3.81) | $3.89 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,593 ($2.17) | $3.39 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,481 ($2.02) | $1.59 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,191 ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 ($31) | $47 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,280 ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,308 ($44) | $111 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,935 ($46) | $93 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,318 ($7) | $9 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,252 ($3.07) | $5.32 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,803 ($2.46) | $5.32 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$411,355 ($561) | $429 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$127 ($0.17) | $0.19 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,695 ($42) | $35 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,164 ($4.31) | $6 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $3,337 (CH$2,447,156) in La Serena.
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