Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Taiyuan, China
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 13% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,815 (81元) | 43元 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,795 (44元) | 26元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,825 (17元) | 11元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$828 (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,228 (20元) | 9元 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 (11元) | 10元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,725 (34元) | 63元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 (11元) | 9元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$750 (7元) | 11元 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$824 (8元) | 6元 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,547 (42元) | 107元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,548 (14元) | 7元 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (3.89元) | 11元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 99% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$768,563 (7,022元) | 3,059元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$489,307 (4,470元) | 1,913元 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,545 (535元) | 210元 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$489,286 (4,470元) | 1,800元 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$318,699 (2,912元) | 1,092元 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,655 (381元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,736 (144元) | 73元 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$218,914 (2,000元) | 2,351元 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,023 (612元) | 350元 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,362 (67元) | 36元 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 (40元) | 41元 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,302 (350元) | 712元 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,090 (193元) | 99元 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,446 (424元) | 600元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,238 (505元) | 373元 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 109% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,604,800 (124,294元) | 108,000元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$795 (7元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,470 (379元) | 71元 | + 435% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,169 (47元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 4% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 (25元) | 24元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,090 (65元) | 43元 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,916 (310元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 (39元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,902 (27元) | 44元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 (27元) | 25元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,758 (16元) | 8元 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,539 (14元) | 9元 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,616 (106元) | 55元 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 21% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,169 (193元) | 133元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,783 (80元) | 95元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 (282元) | 500元 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,778 (263元) | 273元 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,859 (54元) | 59元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,859 (26元) | 22元 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,380 (22元) | 30元 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 (3,575元) | 3,999元 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 (1.06元) | 0.25元 | + 317% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,012 (430元) | 274元 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,100 (37元) | 21元 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,564 prices entered by 377 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 48% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China)
For example, you would need at least 12,452元 (CH$1,362,900) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,400元 in Taiyuan.
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