- Cost of Living
- Chile
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,048 (₨642) | ₨394 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,169 (₨443) | ₨261 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,328 (₨247) | ₨143 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$788 (₨84) | ₨51 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,906 (₨202) | ₨71 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$932 (₨99) | ₨38 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,377 (₨359) | ₨200 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$930 (₨99) | ₨139 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$729 (₨77) | ₨25 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,024 (₨109) | ₨122 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,408 (₨468) | ₨832 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,377 (₨146) | ₨82 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$534 (₨57) | ₨33 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$715,518 (₨75,971) | ₨30,551 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$441,331 (₨46,859) | ₨20,550 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,144 (₨9,359) | ₨4,569 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$529,663 (₨56,237) | ₨24,265 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$350,279 (₨37,191) | ₨14,735 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$57,654 (₨6,121) | ₨3,625 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$16,897 (₨1,794) | ₨803 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$228,301 (₨24,240) | ₨33,889 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,136 (₨5,217) | ₨10,502 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,789 (₨933) | ₨395 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,705 (₨393) | ₨582 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$32,698 (₨3,472) | ₨2,439 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,429 (₨2,381) | ₨2,720 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,789 (₨4,331) | ₨3,791 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,765 (₨5,496) | ₨2,948 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,070,800 (₨1,493,978) | ₨880,663 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$799 (₨85) | ₨78 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$34,620 (₨3,676) | ₨1,366 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,680 (₨285) | ₨128 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,472 (₨581) | ₨275 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,985 (₨3,608) | ₨1,366 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,821 (₨618) | ₨252 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,753 (₨292) | ₨177 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,707 (₨287) | ₨227 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,611 (₨171) | ₨131 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,524 (₨162) | ₨71 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,060 (₨856) | ₨275 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,284 (₨2,260) | ₨1,200 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,240 (₨875) | ₨475 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$37,148 (₨3,944) | ₨1,906 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$31,437 (₨3,338) | ₨1,982 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,420 (₨469) | ₨593 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,285 (₨243) | ₨227 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,985 (₨317) | ₨206 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$316,573 (₨33,612) | ₨38,184 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$95 (₨10) | ₨64 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,534 (₨3,242) | ₨1,874 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,579 (₨380) | ₨257 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 43% more expensive than in India
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