Cost of living in India compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 41% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨344 (CH$3,289) | CH$8,943 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨293 (CH$2,800) | CH$4,835 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨141 (CH$1,347) | CH$1,848 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (CH$501) | CH$836 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (CH$716) | CH$2,240 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (CH$351) | CH$1,137 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨234 (CH$2,235) | CH$3,859 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨150 (CH$1,430) | CH$1,251 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (CH$304) | CH$760 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (CH$1,306) | CH$924 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨716 (CH$6,834) | CH$4,800 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (CH$825) | CH$1,604 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (CH$339) | CH$451 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in India is 52% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,200 (CH$317,059) | CH$727,766 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,139 (CH$192,324) | CH$461,561 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,391 (CH$41,931) | CH$60,169 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,247 (CH$174,258) | CH$458,331 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,868 (CH$113,340) | CH$298,583 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,639 (CH$34,751) | CH$43,763 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨710 (CH$6,779) | CH$15,977 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,408 (CH$280,838) | CH$235,177 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,869 (CH$103,796) | CH$61,803 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨399 (CH$3,813) | CH$7,532 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨224 (CH$2,141) | CH$4,620 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in India is 11% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,342 (CH$22,365) | CH$36,739 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,495 (CH$23,824) | CH$20,535 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,665 (CH$34,997) | CH$45,441 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,737 (CH$26,135) | CH$56,736 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in India is 47% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨943,208 (CH$9,007,490) | CH$13,187,200 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (CH$795) | CH$811 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,173 (CH$11,198) | CH$38,021 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 52% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (CH$945) | CH$3,284 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨216 (CH$2,064) | CH$6,794 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨630 (CH$6,016) | CH$30,793 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (CH$3,049) | CH$4,695 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨170 (CH$1,625) | CH$3,002 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨260 (CH$2,488) | CH$2,997 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (CH$1,325) | CH$1,598 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (CH$690) | CH$1,548 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨217 (CH$2,070) | CH$11,115 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 44% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (CH$11,417) | CH$20,148 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 (CH$4,544) | CH$9,019 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,591 (CH$15,198) | CH$29,267 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,484 (CH$14,171) | CH$29,969 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨517 (CH$4,938) | CH$5,649 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨180 (CH$1,715) | CH$2,931 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (CH$1,785) | CH$2,397 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,667 (CH$369,259) | CH$424,236 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.36 (CH$32) | CH$99 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,480 (CH$14,133) | CH$40,880 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨274 (CH$2,614) | CH$4,135 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 46% cheaper than in Chile
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