Cost of living in Kunming, China vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 22% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (CH$2,729) | CH$9,065 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (CH$3,726) | CH$4,805 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (CH$1,495) | CH$1,865 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (CH$1,348) | CH$834 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (CH$1,226) | CH$2,236 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (CH$706) | CH$1,171 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (CH$4,137) | CH$3,757 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (CH$1,213) | CH$1,247 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.25元 (CH$569) | CH$747 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.20元 (CH$456) | CH$832 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101元 (CH$10,926) | CH$4,502 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (CH$759) | CH$1,541 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (CH$1,232) | CH$421 | + 193% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 32% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,548元 (CH$384,783) | CH$770,282 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,385元 (CH$258,639) | CH$495,073 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316元 (CH$34,310) | CH$57,158 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,103元 (CH$228,010) | CH$487,860 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,465元 (CH$158,885) | CH$311,873 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215元 (CH$131,793) | CH$42,249 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (CH$10,639) | CH$15,629 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500元 (CH$271,097) | CH$225,587 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713元 (CH$77,263) | CH$63,287 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (CH$4,961) | CH$7,477 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (CH$3,205) | CH$4,513 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 35% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 586元 (CH$63,598) | CH$37,711 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242元 (CH$26,283) | CH$21,105 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (CH$65,481) | CH$45,907 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 542元 (CH$58,792) | CH$57,432 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 43% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,192元 (CH$12,708,164) | CH$13,910,600 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CH$765) | CH$793 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 136元 (CH$14,749) | CH$40,998 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (CH$2,834) | CH$5,566 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 16% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (CH$3,253) | CH$2,786 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (CH$3,446) | CH$6,795 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (CH$21,688) | CH$32,795 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88元 (CH$9,488) | CH$4,472 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (CH$3,176) | CH$2,934 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (CH$3,480) | CH$2,938 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (CH$1,051) | CH$1,700 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (CH$1,121) | CH$1,677 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (CH$2,968) | CH$11,931 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 39% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (CH$11,294) | CH$21,492 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (CH$11,562) | CH$8,791 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 682元 (CH$73,923) | CH$31,837 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 159元 (CH$17,224) | CH$28,448 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33元 (CH$3,559) | CH$5,999 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (CH$2,602) | CH$2,836 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9元 (CH$983) | CH$2,394 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (CH$364,246) | CH$420,479 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (CH$21) | CH$124 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186元 (CH$20,152) | CH$45,773 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (CH$1,915) | CH$4,142 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,715 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 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$1,540,561 (14,207元) in Kunming.
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