Cost of living in Vadodara, India vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Vadodara (India) is 50% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨245 (CH$2,300) | CH$9,069 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨216 (CH$2,027) | CH$4,859 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨153 (CH$1,430) | CH$1,857 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (CH$564) | CH$834 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨114 (CH$1,069) | CH$2,250 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (CH$331) | CH$1,174 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨250 (CH$2,338) | CH$3,876 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨185 (CH$1,736) | CH$1,252 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (CH$168) | CH$760 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (CH$858) | CH$845 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨577 (CH$5,407) | CH$4,505 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨69 (CH$650) | CH$1,564 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (CH$273) | CH$426 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Vadodara (India) is 64% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,398 (CH$191,155) | CH$764,172 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,351 (CH$115,744) | CH$495,569 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,379 (CH$31,667) | CH$56,817 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,609 (CH$136,900) | CH$491,464 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,363 (CH$78,375) | CH$314,365 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,803 (CH$26,263) | CH$42,392 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨546 (CH$5,115) | CH$15,416 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨38,769 (CH$363,313) | CH$226,274 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,471 (CH$98,128) | CH$63,170 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨906 (CH$8,487) | CH$7,544 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨228 (CH$2,134) | CH$4,551 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Vadodara (India) is 32% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,012 (CH$18,853) | CH$37,595 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,889 (CH$17,704) | CH$20,779 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,603 (CH$24,390) | CH$46,108 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,180 (CH$29,800) | CH$57,383 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Vadodara (India) is 58% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨779,333 (CH$7,303,244) | CH$13,791,600 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (CH$640) | CH$793 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,228 (CH$11,506) | CH$40,646 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨197 (CH$1,850) | CH$5,556 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Vadodara (India) is 57% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨57 (CH$532) | CH$2,807 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨422 (CH$3,956) | CH$6,839 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (CH$7,492) | CH$33,078 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨353 (CH$3,305) | CH$4,473 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (CH$1,526) | CH$2,949 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (CH$2,110) | CH$2,958 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 (CH$810) | CH$1,724 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨63 (CH$586) | CH$1,659 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨206 (CH$1,933) | CH$12,087 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Vadodara (India) is 56% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨783 (CH$7,338) | CH$21,860 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨394 (CH$3,696) | CH$9,170 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,191 (CH$11,157) | CH$32,167 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,139 (CH$10,669) | CH$28,699 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨332 (CH$3,112) | CH$6,112 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨182 (CH$1,709) | CH$2,865 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨134 (CH$1,256) | CH$2,386 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,138 (CH$366,770) | CH$429,066 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.52 (CH$14) | CH$124 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,642 (CH$15,391) | CH$45,773 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨217 (CH$2,035) | CH$4,155 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,290,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$996,867 (₨106,376) in Vadodara.
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