Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli, India vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 46% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨270 (CH$2,542) | CH$9,065 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨285 (CH$2,688) | CH$4,805 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 (CH$1,014) | CH$1,865 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (CH$461) | CH$834 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (CH$551) | CH$2,236 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (CH$339) | CH$1,171 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨306 (CH$2,885) | CH$3,757 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (CH$1,544) | CH$1,247 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (CH$344) | CH$747 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (CH$1,138) | CH$832 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨993 (CH$9,353) | CH$4,502 | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨68 (CH$640) | CH$1,541 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (CH$306) | CH$421 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 64% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,264 (CH$153,160) | CH$770,282 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,500 (CH$117,714) | CH$495,073 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,947 (CH$27,753) | CH$57,158 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨8,500 (CH$80,045) | CH$487,860 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨7,000 (CH$65,920) | CH$311,873 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,500 (CH$32,960) | CH$42,249 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨988 (CH$9,305) | CH$15,629 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨45,742 (CH$430,755) | CH$225,587 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,516 (CH$127,277) | CH$63,287 | + 101% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨721 (CH$6,791) | CH$7,477 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (CH$1,883) | CH$4,513 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 21% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,180 (CH$29,942) | CH$37,711 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,003 (CH$18,866) | CH$21,105 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,894 (CH$27,255) | CH$45,907 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,966 (CH$27,935) | CH$57,432 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 62% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,102,050 (CH$10,378,101) | CH$13,946,200 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (CH$624) | CH$793 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨626 (CH$5,898) | CH$40,666 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨194 (CH$1,829) | CH$5,566 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 47% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨159 (CH$1,498) | CH$2,786 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (CH$2,825) | CH$6,795 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (CH$2,825) | CH$32,795 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨242 (CH$2,281) | CH$4,472 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (CH$1,793) | CH$2,934 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (CH$2,597) | CH$2,938 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨180 (CH$1,693) | CH$1,700 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (CH$1,126) | CH$1,677 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (CH$1,443) | CH$11,931 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 38% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,037 (CH$9,765) | CH$21,492 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (CH$3,218) | CH$8,791 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨652 (CH$6,136) | CH$31,837 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,523 (CH$14,338) | CH$28,448 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨639 (CH$6,015) | CH$5,999 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (CH$1,646) | CH$2,836 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨495 (CH$4,665) | CH$2,394 | + 95% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,000 (CH$565,025) | CH$420,479 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (CH$14) | CH$124 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,517 (CH$14,290) | CH$45,773 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (CH$1,318) | CH$4,142 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

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$2,100,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$995,376 (₨105,699) in Tiruchchirappalli.
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