Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Kharagpur, India
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Calama (Chile) is 85% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,711 (₨670) | ₨255 | + 162% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,051 (₨604) | ₨212 | + 184% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,195 (₨119) | ₨130 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$863 (₨86) | ₨45 | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,101 (₨210) | ₨60 | + 249% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,420 (₨142) | ₨30 | + 372% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,051 (₨404) | ₨348 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,317 (₨131) | ₨100 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$699 (₨70) | ₨17 | + 314% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$800 (₨80) | ₨77 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,000 (₨499) | ₨628 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,247 (₨124) | ₨72 | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$570 (₨57) | ₨50 | + 14% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Calama (Chile) is 45% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$744,236 (₨74,262) | ₨25,413 | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$624,658 (₨62,330) | ₨10,086 | + 518% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$100,000 (₨9,978) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$450,107 (₨44,913) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$450,000 (₨44,902) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,000 (₨5,987) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$30,000 (₨2,993) | ₨1,200 | + 149% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$280,000 (₨27,939) | ₨30,000 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,286 (₨6,215) | ₨17,000 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,555 (₨754) | ₨780 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (₨998) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 38% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,596 (₨2,953) | ₨3,000 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,000 (₨2,495) | ₨1,300 | + 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$21,366 (₨2,132) | ₨2,500 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨1,300 | - | |
Transportation | + 158% | |||
Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 158% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,750,000 (₨1,172,445) | ₨360,000 | + 226% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$832 (₨83) | ₨71 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,400 (₨3,532) | ₨720 | + 391% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 23% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨48 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$25,000 (₨2,495) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (₨249) | ₨194 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,600 (₨259) | ₨1,100 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 (₨120) | ₨238 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,256 (₨125) | ₨20 | + 526% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 (₨499) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 75% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,000 (₨1,397) | ₨760 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,500 (₨748) | ₨396 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨500 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,500 (₨249) | ₨100 | + 149% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,500 (₨249) | ₨175 | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,790 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (₨33) | ₨1.50 | + 2095% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 (₨3,492) | ₨2,500 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 (₨324) | ₨170 | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 66% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨117,850 (CH$1,181,064) in Calama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨71,000 in Kharagpur.
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