Cost of living in Hangzhou, China vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (CH$4,925) | CH$9,065 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (CH$3,677) | CH$4,805 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (CH$1,360) | CH$1,865 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (CH$1,526) | CH$834 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (CH$1,652) | CH$2,236 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (CH$908) | CH$1,171 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (CH$5,026) | CH$3,757 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (CH$1,719) | CH$1,247 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (CH$767) | CH$747 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (CH$755) | CH$832 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (CH$11,529) | CH$4,502 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CH$1,004) | CH$1,541 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (CH$1,569) | CH$421 | + 273% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,682元 (CH$831,530) | CH$770,282 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,622元 (CH$500,291) | CH$495,073 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552元 (CH$59,796) | CH$57,158 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 (CH$494,087) | CH$487,860 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,838元 (CH$307,199) | CH$311,873 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 (CH$35,821) | CH$42,249 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (CH$9,556) | CH$15,629 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 (CH$336,205) | CH$225,587 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (CH$74,944) | CH$63,287 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (CH$3,018) | CH$7,477 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (CH$4,597) | CH$4,513 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 22% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 (CH$41,447) | CH$37,711 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 (CH$26,731) | CH$21,105 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (CH$61,247) | CH$45,907 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 (CH$67,275) | CH$57,432 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 31% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,399元 (CH$20,068,029) | CH$13,946,200 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CH$761) | CH$793 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 129元 (CH$13,970) | CH$40,666 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (CH$5,040) | CH$5,566 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (CH$3,624) | CH$2,786 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (CH$2,934) | CH$6,795 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (CH$35,462) | CH$32,795 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (CH$5,057) | CH$4,472 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (CH$4,172) | CH$2,934 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (CH$3,374) | CH$2,938 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (CH$1,062) | CH$1,700 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (CH$1,220) | CH$1,677 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (CH$4,464) | CH$11,931 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 (CH$17,735) | CH$21,492 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 135元 (CH$14,605) | CH$8,791 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 (CH$31,528) | CH$31,837 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (CH$37,654) | CH$28,448 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (CH$5,515) | CH$5,999 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (CH$3,515) | CH$2,836 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 (CH$2,920) | CH$2,394 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 (CH$338,431) | CH$420,479 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (CH$67) | CH$124 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 289元 (CH$31,255) | CH$45,773 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (CH$1,958) | CH$4,142 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,727 prices entered by 383 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,380,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$2,114,469 (19,535元) in Hangzhou.
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