- Cost of Living
- Chile
- China
- Calama
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Calama, Chile compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calama (Chile) is 6% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,500 (元56) | 元43 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 元26 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 元18 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 元10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元83 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元5.66 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元4.20 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元80 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 元8 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 元6 | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Calama (Chile) is 23% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$750,000 (元7,699) | 元3,286 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元2,010 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元483 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,512 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,454 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元100 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 元65 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 元10,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元38 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$32,000 (元328) | 元509 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元680 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元1,500 | - | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 33% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,500,000 (元159,111) | 元175,811 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$800 (元8) | 元7 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$28,800 (元296) | 元147 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元15 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (元26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元28 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元7 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 元7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元40 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 33% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 元100 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 元112 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元195 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元50 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 元3,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (元3.39) | 元1.00 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 元168 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,300 (元24) | 元40 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 22% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,190
(CH$1,187,492)
in Calama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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