Cost of living in Chile compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,685 (₨866) | ₨370 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,705 (₨469) | ₨294 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,783 (₨178) | ₨143 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$837 (₨83) | ₨52 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,178 (₨217) | ₨73 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,127 (₨112) | ₨36 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,828 (₨382) | ₨227 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,241 (₨124) | ₨140 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$735 (₨73) | ₨31 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$841 (₨84) | ₨132 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,744 (₨473) | ₨772 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,531 (₨153) | ₨85 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$436 (₨43) | ₨36 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$721,688 (₨71,977) | ₨33,366 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$457,605 (₨45,639) | ₨19,918 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,394 (₨5,824) | ₨4,363 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$444,053 (₨44,287) | ₨19,036 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$299,436 (₨29,864) | ₨12,499 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,287 (₨4,317) | ₨3,334 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,440 (₨1,640) | ₨676 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$227,900 (₨22,729) | ₨29,555 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$61,849 (₨6,168) | ₨10,444 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,315 (₨730) | ₨411 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,546 (₨453) | ₨211 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,856 (₨3,676) | ₨2,314 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,384 (₨2,033) | ₨2,579 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,961 (₨4,484) | ₨3,601 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,912 (₨5,576) | ₨2,719 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,311,500 (₨1,327,603) | ₨918,724 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$804 (₨80) | ₨80 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,792 (₨3,869) | ₨1,164 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,037 (₨303) | ₨100 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,719 (₨670) | ₨212 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,732 (₨3,165) | ₨624 | + 407% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,307 (₨430) | ₨316 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,926 (₨292) | ₨161 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,885 (₨288) | ₨254 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,627 (₨162) | ₨140 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,518 (₨151) | ₨68 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,477 (₨1,045) | ₨239 | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,221 (₨1,917) | ₨1,175 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,883 (₨886) | ₨473 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,152 (₨3,007) | ₨1,631 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,188 (₨2,911) | ₨1,624 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,701 (₨569) | ₨568 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,854 (₨285) | ₨193 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,335 (₨233) | ₨190 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$385,711 (₨38,468) | ₨36,202 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$99 (₨10) | ₨5.27 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,680 (₨4,057) | ₨1,574 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,022 (₨401) | ₨271 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,970 prices entered by 2,591 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 74% more expensive than in India
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