Cost of living in Ahmedabad, India vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 37% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨297 (CH$2,796) | CH$9,027 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨265 (CH$2,495) | CH$4,792 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨283 (CH$2,666) | CH$1,865 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (CH$467) | CH$834 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨80 (CH$754) | CH$2,236 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (CH$322) | CH$1,171 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (CH$1,896) | CH$3,757 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (CH$1,183) | CH$1,247 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (CH$312) | CH$747 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (CH$1,377) | CH$832 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨705 (CH$6,647) | CH$4,502 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (CH$770) | CH$1,541 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (CH$354) | CH$421 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 60% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨23,706 (CH$223,508) | CH$769,171 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,475 (CH$136,477) | CH$495,073 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,786 (CH$45,127) | CH$57,158 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,205 (CH$162,220) | CH$487,860 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,744 (CH$176,727) | CH$311,873 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,090 (CH$29,132) | CH$42,249 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨425 (CH$4,012) | CH$15,629 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,184 (CH$312,879) | CH$225,587 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,799 (CH$64,108) | CH$63,287 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (CH$3,302) | CH$7,477 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨258 (CH$2,429) | CH$4,513 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 17% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,715 (CH$16,169) | CH$37,711 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,635 (CH$24,845) | CH$21,105 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,456 (CH$23,161) | CH$45,907 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (CH$25,634) | CH$57,432 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 59% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨791,851 (CH$7,466,006) | CH$13,945,100 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (CH$696) | CH$793 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,082 (CH$10,197) | CH$40,506 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨222 (CH$2,092) | CH$5,566 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 56% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨91 (CH$862) | CH$2,786 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨345 (CH$3,248) | CH$6,795 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨906 (CH$8,540) | CH$32,795 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨409 (CH$3,852) | CH$4,472 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (CH$1,430) | CH$2,934 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨209 (CH$1,970) | CH$2,938 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨89 (CH$841) | CH$1,700 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (CH$653) | CH$1,677 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨175 (CH$1,649) | CH$11,931 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 33% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨897 (CH$8,462) | CH$21,492 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨413 (CH$3,894) | CH$8,791 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,511 (CH$23,676) | CH$31,837 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,734 (CH$16,353) | CH$28,448 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨554 (CH$5,226) | CH$5,999 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨166 (CH$1,561) | CH$2,836 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨247 (CH$2,328) | CH$2,394 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,999 (CH$405,421) | CH$420,479 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨17 (CH$156) | CH$124 | + 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,327 (CH$12,515) | CH$45,773 | - 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨308 (CH$2,903) | CH$4,142 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,540,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,301,149 (₨138,001) in Ahmedabad.
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