Cost of living in Chongqing, China vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Chongqing (China) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (CH$6,995) | CH$9,065 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (CH$3,165) | CH$4,805 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (CH$2,172) | CH$1,865 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (CH$1,655) | CH$834 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (CH$1,548) | CH$2,236 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (CH$888) | CH$1,171 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47元 (CH$5,098) | CH$3,757 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (CH$1,668) | CH$1,247 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (CH$673) | CH$747 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (CH$582) | CH$832 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136元 (CH$14,771) | CH$4,502 | + 228% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (CH$840) | CH$1,541 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (CH$1,037) | CH$421 | + 146% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Chongqing (China) is 38% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952元 (CH$429,145) | CH$770,282 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766元 (CH$300,307) | CH$495,073 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380元 (CH$41,311) | CH$57,158 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,435元 (CH$264,434) | CH$487,860 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,318元 (CH$143,126) | CH$311,873 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289元 (CH$31,370) | CH$42,249 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (CH$10,376) | CH$15,629 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,278元 (CH$247,404) | CH$225,587 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558元 (CH$60,569) | CH$63,287 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (CH$6,844) | CH$7,477 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (CH$4,265) | CH$4,513 | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 52% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (CH$60,133) | CH$37,711 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 336元 (CH$36,442) | CH$21,105 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 529元 (CH$57,474) | CH$45,907 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384元 (CH$41,709) | CH$57,432 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 40% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,287元 (CH$17,296,176) | CH$13,946,200 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (CH$697) | CH$793 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 117元 (CH$12,672) | CH$40,666 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (CH$2,736) | CH$5,566 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 8% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49元 (CH$5,366) | CH$2,786 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (CH$3,249) | CH$6,795 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 414元 (CH$44,937) | CH$32,795 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 (CH$10,858) | CH$4,472 | + 143% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10元 (CH$1,076) | CH$2,934 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (CH$3,996) | CH$2,938 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (CH$752) | CH$1,700 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (CH$1,866) | CH$1,677 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (CH$7,628) | CH$11,931 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 18% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 142元 (CH$15,419) | CH$21,492 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84元 (CH$9,150) | CH$8,791 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 579元 (CH$62,859) | CH$31,837 | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 314元 (CH$34,082) | CH$28,448 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (CH$4,983) | CH$5,999 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (CH$3,473) | CH$2,836 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (CH$2,431) | CH$2,394 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742元 (CH$297,718) | CH$420,479 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (CH$27) | CH$124 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 396元 (CH$43,049) | CH$45,773 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (CH$2,507) | CH$4,142 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,270,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,777,095 (16,366元) in Chongqing.
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