Cost of living in Hefei, China vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hefei (China) is 8% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (CH$4,343) | CH$9,065 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (CH$3,610) | CH$4,805 | - 25% | |
| 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 | 16元 (CH$1,710) | CH$834 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8元 (CH$836) | CH$2,236 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (CH$869) | CH$1,171 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (CH$4,162) | CH$3,757 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6元 (CH$688) | CH$1,247 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.11元 (CH$446) | CH$747 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11元 (CH$1,222) | CH$832 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150元 (CH$16,288) | CH$4,502 | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (CH$706) | CH$1,541 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (CH$1,158) | CH$421 | + 175% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Hefei (China) is 43% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,625元 (CH$285,036) | CH$770,282 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,233元 (CH$242,506) | CH$495,073 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375元 (CH$40,719) | CH$57,158 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,500元 (CH$271,462) | CH$487,860 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,400元 (CH$260,604) | CH$311,873 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 383元 (CH$41,624) | CH$42,249 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85元 (CH$9,230) | CH$15,629 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,700元 (CH$184,594) | CH$225,587 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 967元 (CH$104,966) | CH$63,287 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (CH$3,800) | CH$7,477 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24元 (CH$2,606) | CH$4,513 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Hefei (China) is 28% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500元 (CH$54,292) | CH$37,711 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (CH$27,146) | CH$21,105 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (CH$65,151) | CH$45,907 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400元 (CH$43,434) | CH$57,432 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Hefei (China) is 21% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$13,946,200 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | CH$793 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227元 (CH$24,613) | CH$40,666 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,566 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Hefei (China) is 17% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12元 (CH$1,303) | CH$2,786 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CH$6,795 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$32,795 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25元 (CH$2,715) | CH$4,472 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (CH$3,800) | CH$2,934 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (CH$3,040) | CH$2,938 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.52元 (CH$491) | CH$1,700 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (CH$1,303) | CH$1,677 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18元 (CH$1,900) | CH$11,931 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hefei (China) is 24% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103元 (CH$11,130) | CH$21,492 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (CH$8,687) | CH$8,791 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500元 (CH$54,292) | CH$31,837 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250元 (CH$27,146) | CH$28,448 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (CH$5,429) | CH$5,999 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (CH$3,258) | CH$2,836 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (CH$2,172) | CH$2,394 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$420,479 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$124 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150元 (CH$16,288) | CH$45,773 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (CH$1,629) | CH$4,142 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,706 prices entered by 374 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$2,210,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,727,187 (15,906元) in Hefei.
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