Cost of living in Ürümqi, China vs Rancagua, Chile
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Ürümqi (China) is 20% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (CH$5,574) | CH$6,840 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (CH$4,298) | CH$4,289 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (CH$1,090) | CH$2,114 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8元 (CH$886) | CH$782 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00元 (CH$654) | CH$1,679 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00元 (CH$436) | CH$772 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15元 (CH$1,634) | CH$3,204 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.49元 (CH$598) | CH$688 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (CH$545) | CH$625 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50元 (CH$5,448) | CH$711 | + 666% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CH$4,652 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CH$981) | CH$1,342 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.50元 (CH$490) | CH$461 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Ürümqi (China) is 10% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,600元 (CH$283,278) | CH$463,062 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,550元 (CH$168,878) | CH$318,129 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 121元 (CH$13,195) | CH$51,407 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CH$318,525 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CH$250,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CH$24,357 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400元 (CH$43,581) | CH$17,190 | + 154% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,133元 (CH$341,374) | CH$227,688 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CH$68,411 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CH$5,637 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$8,181 | - | |
Clothes | + 96% | |||
Clothes in Ürümqi (China) is 96% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 616元 (CH$67,117) | CH$40,435 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 470元 (CH$51,247) | CH$23,886 | + 115% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 912元 (CH$99,353) | CH$41,065 | + 142% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 682元 (CH$74,300) | CH$56,228 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Ürümqi (China) is 35% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 237,096元 (CH$25,832,380) | CH$13,472,300 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.45元 (CH$593) | CH$826 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 82元 (CH$8,914) | CH$45,000 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33元 (CH$3,640) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Ürümqi (China) is 8% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 111元 (CH$12,094) | CH$3,715 | + 226% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$27,636 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CH$2,465 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CH$3,008 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (CH$847) | CH$1,571 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.50元 (CH$490) | CH$1,182 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32元 (CH$3,506) | CH$6,539 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Ürümqi (China) is 6% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68元 (CH$7,409) | CH$22,567 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 55元 (CH$6,013) | CH$8,640 | - 30% | |
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 | - | CH$34,046 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30元 (CH$3,269) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (CH$3,026) | CH$2,643 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38元 (CH$4,140) | CH$3,381 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.36元 (CH$148) | CH$68 | + 117% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 448元 (CH$48,827) | CH$29,935 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28元 (CH$3,051) | CH$4,070 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ürümqi (China) is about the same as in Rancagua (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$1,291,341 (11,852元) in Ürümqi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,280,000 in Rancagua.
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