Cost of living in Vijayawada, India vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Vijayawada (India) is 47% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨209 (CH$1,935) | CH$9,078 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨247 (CH$2,282) | CH$4,850 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (CH$1,275) | CH$1,857 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (CH$521) | CH$833 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨62 (CH$569) | CH$2,254 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 (CH$241) | CH$1,174 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨213 (CH$1,965) | CH$3,886 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨197 (CH$1,817) | CH$1,252 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (CH$240) | CH$760 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (CH$1,282) | CH$845 | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨643 (CH$5,949) | CH$4,495 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨99 (CH$915) | CH$1,564 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (CH$395) | CH$426 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 58% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨15,619 (CH$144,423) | CH$764,172 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,041 (CH$102,092) | CH$495,569 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,825 (CH$26,118) | CH$56,817 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,067 (CH$157,810) | CH$491,464 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,960 (CH$119,832) | CH$314,365 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,016 (CH$37,132) | CH$42,392 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨874 (CH$8,084) | CH$15,416 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨24,624 (CH$227,682) | CH$226,274 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,936 (CH$82,626) | CH$63,170 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (CH$3,465) | CH$7,544 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨812 (CH$7,508) | CH$4,551 | + 65% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 24% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,209 (CH$20,422) | CH$37,595 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,281 (CH$21,091) | CH$20,779 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,529 (CH$23,388) | CH$46,108 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,295 (CH$21,217) | CH$57,383 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 55% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨954,806 (CH$8,828,575) | CH$13,791,600 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (CH$668) | CH$793 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨970 (CH$8,965) | CH$40,646 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,556 | - | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 62% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (CH$876) | CH$2,807 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (CH$2,477) | CH$6,839 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (CH$4,623) | CH$33,078 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨209 (CH$1,931) | CH$4,473 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨114 (CH$1,052) | CH$2,949 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨169 (CH$1,561) | CH$2,958 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (CH$1,385) | CH$1,724 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (CH$482) | CH$1,659 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (CH$2,244) | CH$12,087 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 69% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨638 (CH$5,897) | CH$21,860 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨272 (CH$2,512) | CH$9,170 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$32,167 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,122 (CH$10,373) | CH$28,699 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨345 (CH$3,193) | CH$6,112 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨94 (CH$869) | CH$2,865 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨196 (CH$1,809) | CH$2,386 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨10,367 (CH$95,854) | CH$429,066 | - 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (CH$9) | CH$124 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,095 (CH$10,126) | CH$45,773 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (CH$1,972) | CH$4,155 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vijayawada (India) is 56% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,430,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,072,670 (₨116,009) in Vijayawada.
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