Cost of living in Shenyang, China vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Shenyang (China) is 7% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (CH$2,680) | CH$9,078 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 (CH$2,984) | CH$4,850 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (CH$1,394) | CH$1,857 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (CH$1,224) | CH$833 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 9元 (CH$942) | CH$2,254 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14元 (CH$1,501) | CH$1,174 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (CH$6,781) | CH$3,886 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20元 (CH$2,140) | CH$1,252 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (CH$837) | CH$760 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.59元 (CH$492) | CH$845 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 203元 (CH$21,798) | CH$4,495 | + 385% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (CH$819) | CH$1,564 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (CH$1,212) | CH$426 | + 185% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Shenyang (China) is 40% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,750元 (CH$294,803) | CH$764,172 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,062元 (CH$221,025) | CH$495,569 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385元 (CH$41,278) | CH$56,817 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,164元 (CH$231,979) | CH$491,464 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,383元 (CH$148,261) | CH$314,365 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 540元 (CH$57,861) | CH$42,392 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 161元 (CH$17,221) | CH$15,416 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,222元 (CH$238,194) | CH$226,274 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 773元 (CH$82,868) | CH$63,170 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (CH$3,888) | CH$7,544 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18元 (CH$1,876) | CH$4,551 | - 59% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Shenyang (China) is 67% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 481元 (CH$51,607) | CH$37,595 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 354元 (CH$37,982) | CH$20,779 | + 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 638元 (CH$68,341) | CH$46,108 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,007元 (CH$107,909) | CH$57,383 | + 88% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Shenyang (China) is 36% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 127,667元 (CH$13,686,041) | CH$13,791,600 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (CH$831) | CH$793 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 143元 (CH$15,365) | CH$40,646 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,556 | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Shenyang (China) is 7% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45元 (CH$4,824) | CH$2,807 | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CH$6,839 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$33,078 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (CH$3,216) | CH$4,473 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (CH$4,288) | CH$2,949 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (CH$4,824) | CH$2,958 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (CH$1,286) | CH$1,724 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (CH$858) | CH$1,659 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40元 (CH$4,288) | CH$12,087 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Shenyang (China) is 14% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 157元 (CH$16,795) | CH$21,860 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 104元 (CH$11,180) | CH$9,170 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,500元 (CH$375,204) | CH$32,167 | + 1066% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 (CH$44,220) | CH$28,699 | + 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49元 (CH$5,199) | CH$6,112 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (CH$3,484) | CH$2,865 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (CH$2,037) | CH$2,386 | - 15% | |
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 | 250元 (CH$26,800) | CH$45,773 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16元 (CH$1,672) | CH$4,155 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,440,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$2,050,350 (19,126元) in Shenyang.
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