Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Kharagpur, India
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Calama (Chile) is 119% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,549 (₨815) | ₨255 | + 219% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,767 (₨622) | ₨212 | + 193% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,418 (₨153) | ₨130 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$853 (₨92) | ₨45 | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,351 (₨254) | ₨60 | + 323% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,361 (₨147) | ₨30 | + 390% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,576 (₨494) | ₨348 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,501 (₨162) | ₨100 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$958 (₨103) | ₨17 | + 513% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$756 (₨82) | ₨77 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,125 (₨445) | ₨628 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,456 (₨157) | ₨72 | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$854 (₨92) | ₨50 | + 84% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Calama (Chile) is 43% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$800,152 (₨86,353) | ₨25,413 | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$533,041 (₨57,526) | ₨10,086 | + 470% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$100,000 (₨10,792) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$450,107 (₨48,576) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$450,000 (₨48,564) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,000 (₨6,475) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,127 (₨2,388) | ₨1,200 | + 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$280,000 (₨30,218) | ₨30,000 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,286 (₨6,722) | ₨17,000 | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,291 (₨679) | ₨780 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (₨1,079) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 48% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,596 (₨3,194) | ₨3,000 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,000 (₨2,698) | ₨1,300 | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$26,347 (₨2,843) | ₨2,500 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨1,300 | - | |
Transportation | + 175% | |||
Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 175% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,750,000 (₨1,268,063) | ₨360,000 | + 252% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$832 (₨90) | ₨71 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,400 (₨3,820) | ₨720 | + 431% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 20% 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 (₨2,698) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (₨270) | ₨194 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$1,910 (₨206) | ₨1,100 | - 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 (₨130) | ₨238 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,722 (₨186) | ₨20 | + 829% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 (₨540) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 80% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,000 (₨1,511) | ₨760 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$5,559 (₨600) | ₨396 | + 52% | |
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 (₨270) | ₨100 | + 170% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,500 (₨270) | ₨175 | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,790 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (₨36) | ₨1.50 | + 2274% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 (₨3,777) | ₨2,500 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 (₨351) | ₨170 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨139,694 (CH$1,294,416) in Calama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨80,000 in Kharagpur.
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