Cost of living in Meerut, India vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meerut (India) is 29% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨900 (CH$8,322) | CH$9,114 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (CH$2,562) | CH$4,859 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 (CH$1,270) | CH$1,876 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (CH$505) | CH$840 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 (CH$840) | CH$2,263 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (CH$355) | CH$1,171 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (CH$1,528) | CH$3,897 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨81 (CH$747) | CH$1,270 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (CH$229) | CH$764 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (CH$1,062) | CH$876 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,007 (CH$9,312) | CH$4,518 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (CH$761) | CH$1,582 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (CH$200) | CH$427 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Meerut (India) is 52% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨28,079 (CH$259,629) | CH$769,904 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨10,785 (CH$99,725) | CH$492,107 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 (CH$46,232) | CH$58,141 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨7,093 (CH$65,584) | CH$484,050 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨6,824 (CH$63,100) | CH$309,498 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,960 (CH$36,616) | CH$42,528 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,168 (CH$10,800) | CH$15,491 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨23,333 (CH$215,750) | CH$226,819 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,333 (CH$95,546) | CH$63,645 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨600 (CH$5,548) | CH$7,562 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (CH$9,246) | CH$4,561 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Meerut (India) is 5% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,719 (CH$25,144) | CH$37,353 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,333 (CH$21,575) | CH$20,747 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,097 (CH$37,879) | CH$46,888 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,817 (CH$127,760) | CH$57,738 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Meerut (India) is 6% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$13,752,300 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨62 (CH$570) | CH$795 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CH$40,739 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,447 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 44% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (CH$1,079) | CH$2,780 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (CH$1,849) | CH$6,769 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (CH$3,699) | CH$32,861 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,000 (CH$9,246) | CH$4,488 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (CH$2,196) | CH$2,938 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (CH$1,849) | CH$2,959 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (CH$1,387) | CH$1,707 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 (CH$539) | CH$1,633 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨450 (CH$4,161) | CH$11,952 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 40% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨914 (CH$8,456) | CH$22,195 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨492 (CH$4,547) | CH$9,197 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨545 (CH$5,039) | CH$32,167 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨957 (CH$8,851) | CH$29,448 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨771 (CH$7,132) | CH$5,994 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (CH$2,774) | CH$2,912 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨293 (CH$2,708) | CH$2,385 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$429,066 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$124 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,333 (CH$12,329) | CH$45,154 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 (CH$1,255) | CH$4,181 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,520,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,728,118 (₨186,895) in Meerut.
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