Cost of living in Varanasi, India vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varanasi (India) is 51% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨291 (CH$2,746) | CH$9,053 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨205 (CH$1,932) | CH$4,838 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (CH$993) | CH$1,854 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (CH$441) | CH$834 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (CH$509) | CH$2,244 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (CH$279) | CH$1,174 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨152 (CH$1,435) | CH$3,866 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨98 (CH$927) | CH$1,249 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (CH$185) | CH$757 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (CH$1,248) | CH$848 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨891 (CH$8,402) | CH$4,492 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (CH$661) | CH$1,554 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨23 (CH$213) | CH$422 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Varanasi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,469 (CH$183,564) | CH$765,749 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,696 (CH$119,708) | CH$493,063 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,004 (CH$28,321) | CH$56,269 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,867 (CH$93,034) | CH$489,578 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,424 (CH$88,856) | CH$312,892 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,829 (CH$17,249) | CH$41,913 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨970 (CH$9,144) | CH$15,327 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨42,436 (CH$400,109) | CH$226,705 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,545 (CH$118,276) | CH$63,170 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨260 (CH$2,451) | CH$7,500 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$4,542 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Varanasi (India) is 22% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,148 (CH$20,250) | CH$37,711 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,278 (CH$21,476) | CH$20,794 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,291 (CH$31,027) | CH$45,979 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,755 (CH$16,544) | CH$57,009 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Varanasi (India) is 52% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨831,546 (CH$7,840,219) | CH$13,849,400 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (CH$690) | CH$792 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,493 (CH$14,077) | CH$40,646 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨270 (CH$2,548) | CH$5,595 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Varanasi (India) is 59% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨171 (CH$1,612) | CH$2,786 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨229 (CH$2,159) | CH$6,795 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (CH$4,714) | CH$32,795 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨268 (CH$2,524) | CH$4,472 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨127 (CH$1,197) | CH$2,934 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨240 (CH$2,264) | CH$2,938 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (CH$1,095) | CH$1,700 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (CH$652) | CH$1,677 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨144 (CH$1,357) | CH$11,931 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Varanasi (India) is 8% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨726 (CH$6,847) | CH$21,492 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨391 (CH$3,686) | CH$8,791 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,055 (CH$9,950) | CH$31,837 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,237 (CH$11,661) | CH$28,448 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨297 (CH$2,803) | CH$5,999 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨112 (CH$1,056) | CH$2,836 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (CH$1,797) | CH$2,394 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨75,411 (CH$711,011) | CH$420,479 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨38 (CH$358) | CH$124 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,390 (CH$13,106) | CH$45,773 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨227 (CH$2,143) | CH$4,142 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,350,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,263,409 (₨133,999) in Varanasi.
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