- Cost of Living
- Chile
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,984 (₨627) | ₨417 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,048 (₨424) | ₨266 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,595 (₨272) | ₨142 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$795 (₨83) | ₨52 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,976 (₨207) | ₨72 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$955 (₨100) | ₨40 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,538 (₨370) | ₨202 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$919 (₨96) | ₨139 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$696 (₨73) | ₨25 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$962 (₨101) | ₨121 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,676 (₨490) | ₨831 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,374 (₨144) | ₨82 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$490 (₨51) | ₨33 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$723,379 (₨75,742) | ₨31,043 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$460,228 (₨48,188) | ₨21,360 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$85,161 (₨8,917) | ₨4,411 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$514,863 (₨53,909) | ₨25,463 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$344,756 (₨36,098) | ₨15,734 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$61,526 (₨6,442) | ₨3,891 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,184 (₨1,799) | ₨844 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$239,359 (₨25,062) | ₨33,524 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$53,771 (₨5,630) | ₨10,591 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,624 (₨798) | ₨382 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,621 (₨379) | ₨545 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,288 (₨3,695) | ₨2,403 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,296 (₨2,544) | ₨2,707 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,945 (₨4,601) | ₨3,722 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,868 (₨5,326) | ₨2,923 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,769,100 (₨1,441,702) | ₨875,326 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$787 (₨82) | ₨78 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,679 (₨3,736) | ₨1,320 | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,346 (₨350) | ₨136 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 (₨849) | ₨283 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,545 (₨3,512) | ₨1,544 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 (₨549) | ₨255 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,785 (₨292) | ₨177 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,649 (₨277) | ₨228 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,802 (₨189) | ₨132 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 (₨168) | ₨70 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 (₨804) | ₨278 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 (₨2,398) | ₨1,197 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,041 (₨842) | ₨471 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (₨3,419) | ₨1,987 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 (₨3,601) | ₨1,790 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 (₨479) | ₨643 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 (₨242) | ₨195 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 (₨300) | ₨206 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$282,132 (₨29,541) | ₨38,465 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (₨11) | ₨58 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,514 (₨3,404) | ₨1,869 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,476 (₨364) | ₨248 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chile is 45% more expensive than in India
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