Cost of living in Chile compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,129 (₨1,014) | ₨337 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,552 (₨506) | ₨294 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,189 (₨199) | ₨162 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$903 (₨82) | ₨54 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,314 (₨211) | ₨83 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,286 (₨117) | ₨40 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,253 (₨388) | ₨216 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,347 (₨123) | ₨152 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$903 (₨82) | ₨29 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,151 (₨105) | ₨148 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,761 (₨525) | ₨766 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,721 (₨157) | ₨88 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$559 (₨51) | ₨35 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$787,740 (₨71,781) | ₨31,549 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$517,065 (₨47,116) | ₨20,122 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,769 (₨5,355) | ₨4,477 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$501,335 (₨45,683) | ₨22,933 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$341,961 (₨31,160) | ₨14,192 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,067 (₨3,560) | ₨3,664 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,821 (₨1,533) | ₨511 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,548 (₨24,106) | ₨29,219 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,069 (₨6,658) | ₨12,383 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,678 (₨791) | ₨416 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,191 (₨564) | ₨320 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$39,887 (₨3,635) | ₨2,328 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,388 (₨2,405) | ₨2,564 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$55,036 (₨5,015) | ₨3,571 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$61,424 (₨5,597) | ₨3,002 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,409,900 (₨1,313,070) | ₨980,422 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,042 (₨95) | ₨108 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,480 (₨3,598) | ₨1,414 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,021 (₨275) | ₨140 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,223 (₨567) | ₨303 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,604 (₨2,880) | ₨1,443 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,859 (₨443) | ₨402 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,387 (₨309) | ₨190 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,448 (₨314) | ₨248 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,876 (₨171) | ₨152 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,015 (₨184) | ₨72 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,892 (₨1,084) | ₨373 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chile | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,636 (₨2,063) | ₨1,422 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,449 (₨861) | ₨607 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$24,164 (₨2,202) | ₨1,517 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$37,984 (₨3,461) | ₨2,140 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,493 (₨592) | ₨607 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,325 (₨303) | ₨229 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,816 (₨257) | ₨173 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$419,779 (₨38,251) | ₨46,652 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$119 (₨11) | ₨1.29 | + 736% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$37,508 (₨3,418) | ₨1,540 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (₨378) | ₨247 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chile is 65% more expensive than in India
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