Cost of living in Jinan, China vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Jinan (China) is 5% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (CH$6,832) | CH$9,065 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 (CH$2,124) | CH$4,805 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (CH$1,627) | CH$1,865 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (CH$1,627) | CH$834 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | 20元 (CH$2,115) | CH$2,236 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75元 (CH$515) | CH$1,171 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (CH$5,964) | CH$3,757 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (CH$759) | CH$1,247 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00元 (CH$434) | CH$747 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.00元 (CH$542) | CH$832 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200元 (CH$21,688) | CH$4,502 | + 382% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (CH$940) | CH$1,541 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (CH$813) | CH$421 | + 93% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Jinan (China) is 31% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,951元 (CH$320,019) | CH$770,282 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,804元 (CH$195,624) | CH$495,073 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (CH$43,376) | CH$57,158 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CH$487,860 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CH$311,873 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CH$42,249 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65元 (CH$7,049) | CH$15,629 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,100元 (CH$336,160) | CH$225,587 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (CH$54,219) | CH$63,287 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58元 (CH$6,289) | CH$7,477 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23元 (CH$2,440) | CH$4,513 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Jinan (China) is 17% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 339元 (CH$36,726) | CH$37,711 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147元 (CH$15,904) | CH$21,105 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 410元 (CH$44,441) | CH$45,907 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400元 (CH$43,376) | CH$57,432 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Jinan (China) is 38% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,000元 (CH$20,061,184) | CH$13,910,600 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CH$759) | CH$793 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 81元 (CH$8,784) | CH$40,998 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,566 | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Jinan (China) is 21% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16元 (CH$1,681) | CH$2,786 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (CH$3,253) | CH$6,795 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$32,795 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CH$4,472 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CH$2,934 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20元 (CH$2,169) | CH$2,938 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CH$1,700 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7元 (CH$759) | CH$1,677 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (CH$3,253) | CH$11,931 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Jinan (China) is 32% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125元 (CH$13,555) | CH$21,492 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 52元 (CH$5,639) | CH$8,791 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$31,837 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 210元 (CH$22,772) | CH$28,448 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CH$5,999 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16元 (CH$1,735) | CH$2,836 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CH$2,394 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$420,479 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (CH$33) | CH$124 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (CH$27,110) | CH$45,773 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16元 (CH$1,735) | CH$4,142 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jinan (China) is 27% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,400,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,757,447 (16,207元) in Jinan.
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