- Cost of Living
- Chile
- China
- Calama
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calama (Chile) is 10% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,500 (56元) | 32元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 9元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 14元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 12元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 58元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 7元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.01元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 60元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 7元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 7元 | - | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Calama (Chile) is 11% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$625,000 (6,312元) | 3,567元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 2,125元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 833元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,333元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,533元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 300元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 78元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 8,000元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,000元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 44元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 7% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$32,000 (323元) | 467元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 250元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 950元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,500,000 (156,535元) | 155,000元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$800 (8元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$28,800 (291元) | 138元 | + 112% | |
| 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) | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (25元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 7元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 40元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 29% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 112元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 120元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 195元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 50元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 38元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (3.33元) | 1.00元 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 168元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,300 (23元) | 40元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2018.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 12,008元
(CH$1,188,985)
in Calama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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