Cost of living in Xining, China vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Xining (China) is 35% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (CH$5,447) | CH$9,065 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (CH$3,641) | CH$4,805 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (CH$1,379) | CH$1,865 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00元 (CH$218) | CH$834 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.00元 (CH$545) | CH$2,236 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00元 (CH$327) | CH$1,171 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20元 (CH$2,179) | CH$3,757 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00元 (CH$327) | CH$1,247 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (CH$763) | CH$747 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.00元 (CH$327) | CH$832 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74元 (CH$8,062) | CH$4,502 | + 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 (CH$702) | CH$1,541 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (CH$702) | CH$421 | + 67% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Xining (China) is 53% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,863元 (CH$311,936) | CH$770,282 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (CH$163,422) | CH$495,073 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200元 (CH$21,790) | CH$57,158 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500元 (CH$163,422) | CH$487,860 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 800元 (CH$87,158) | CH$311,873 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (CH$21,790) | CH$42,249 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (CH$10,895) | CH$15,629 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,040元 (CH$440,150) | CH$225,587 | + 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 912元 (CH$99,361) | CH$63,287 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CH$7,477 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19元 (CH$2,114) | CH$4,513 | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Xining (China) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200元 (CH$21,790) | CH$37,711 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195元 (CH$21,297) | CH$21,105 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 700元 (CH$76,264) | CH$45,907 | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700元 (CH$76,264) | CH$57,432 | + 33% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Xining (China) is 45% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,000元 (CH$15,252,734) | CH$13,946,200 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (CH$730) | CH$793 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 (CH$10,895) | CH$40,666 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (CH$2,599) | CH$5,566 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Xining (China) is 7% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CH$2,786 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CH$6,795 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$32,795 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CH$4,472 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CH$2,934 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CH$2,938 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (CH$899) | CH$1,700 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | CH$1,677 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CH$11,931 | - | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Xining (China) is 18% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100元 (CH$10,895) | CH$21,492 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90元 (CH$9,805) | CH$8,791 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,776元 (CH$193,492) | CH$31,837 | + 508% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (CH$32,684) | CH$28,448 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CH$5,999 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (CH$3,268) | CH$2,836 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (CH$1,089) | CH$2,394 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,360元 (CH$366,066) | CH$420,479 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (CH$22) | CH$124 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 308元 (CH$33,556) | CH$45,773 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17元 (CH$1,852) | CH$4,142 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,220,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,414,234 (12,981元) in Xining.
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