Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Nanjing (China) is 13% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (CH$4,695) | CH$9,065 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (CH$3,433) | CH$4,805 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (CH$1,347) | CH$1,865 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (CH$1,481) | CH$834 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (CH$1,468) | CH$2,236 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (CH$768) | CH$1,171 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (CH$7,882) | CH$3,757 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (CH$1,758) | CH$1,247 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (CH$601) | CH$747 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (CH$495) | CH$832 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (CH$10,824) | CH$4,502 | + 140% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (CH$812) | CH$1,541 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (CH$1,131) | CH$421 | + 169% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Nanjing (China) is 21% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (CH$581,738) | CH$770,282 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (CH$366,943) | CH$495,073 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (CH$36,640) | CH$57,158 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (CH$454,254) | CH$487,860 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (CH$301,106) | CH$311,873 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (CH$23,234) | CH$42,249 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (CH$11,514) | CH$15,629 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (CH$271,434) | CH$225,587 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (CH$58,483) | CH$63,287 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (CH$3,775) | CH$7,477 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (CH$3,080) | CH$4,513 | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 53% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (CH$48,897) | CH$37,711 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (CH$36,239) | CH$21,105 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (CH$72,628) | CH$45,907 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (CH$66,873) | CH$57,432 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 34% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (CH$18,292,746) | CH$13,946,200 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CH$704) | CH$793 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (CH$15,102) | CH$40,666 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (CH$3,697) | CH$5,566 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 6% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (CH$3,425) | CH$2,786 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (CH$4,353) | CH$6,795 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (CH$21,935) | CH$32,795 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (CH$4,076) | CH$4,472 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (CH$4,623) | CH$2,934 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (CH$3,853) | CH$2,938 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (CH$1,058) | CH$1,700 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (CH$1,179) | CH$1,677 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (CH$5,590) | CH$11,931 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 7% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (CH$16,680) | CH$21,492 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (CH$8,959) | CH$8,791 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (CH$100,213) | CH$31,837 | + 215% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (CH$39,652) | CH$28,448 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (CH$5,489) | CH$5,999 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (CH$3,668) | CH$2,836 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (CH$2,844) | CH$2,394 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,738元 (CH$404,570) | CH$420,479 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (CH$93) | CH$124 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (CH$27,467) | CH$45,773 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (CH$2,912) | CH$4,142 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,330,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,945,922 (17,977元) in Nanjing.
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