Cost of living in Chile compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,218 (₨1,473) | ₨374 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,963 (₨721) | ₨336 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,795 (₨289) | ₨165 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,044 (₨108) | ₨58 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,927 (₨303) | ₨92 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,375 (₨142) | ₨39 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,670 (₨587) | ₨241 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,480 (₨153) | ₨155 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,125 (₨117) | ₨31 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,093 (₨113) | ₨170 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,921 (₨717) | ₨779 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,939 (₨201) | ₨91 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$668 (₨69) | ₨37 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$935,070 (₨96,846) | ₨40,384 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$570,262 (₨59,062) | ₨24,853 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,145 (₨7,161) | ₨5,760 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$597,356 (₨61,869) | ₨25,064 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$396,128 (₨41,027) | ₨15,060 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$45,321 (₨4,694) | ₨6,534 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,212 (₨1,679) | ₨659 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$242,750 (₨25,142) | ₨31,167 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$76,128 (₨7,885) | ₨12,189 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,756 (₨803) | ₨543 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,992 (₨828) | ₨426 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,921 (₨4,549) | ₨2,468 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,062 (₨2,803) | ₨2,797 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,170 (₨6,646) | ₨4,303 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$71,222 (₨7,376) | ₨3,087 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,666,900 (₨1,519,062) | ₨1,248,440 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,271 (₨132) | ₨104 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,980 (₨4,348) | ₨1,105 | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,609 (₨374) | ₨144 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,237 (₨853) | ₨241 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$40,294 (₨4,173) | ₨878 | + 375% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,290 (₨444) | ₨413 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,724 (₨386) | ₨226 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,805 (₨394) | ₨274 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,709 (₨177) | ₨170 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,911 (₨198) | ₨96 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,717 (₨1,524) | ₨309 | + 393% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,242 (₨2,614) | ₨1,449 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,906 (₨1,026) | ₨607 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,888 (₨2,370) | ₨1,419 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$44,551 (₨4,614) | ₨1,942 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,723 (₨903) | ₨733 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,808 (₨394) | ₨229 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,986 (₨309) | ₨181 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,521 (₨59,400) | ₨50,214 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (₨11) | ₨1.43 | + 693% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,645 (₨4,417) | ₨1,578 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,665 (₨483) | ₨265 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 100% more expensive than in India
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