Cost of living in India compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 43% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| India | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (CH$4,634) | CH$14,888 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨361 (CH$4,064) | CH$6,897 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨182 (CH$2,049) | CH$2,811 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (CH$700) | CH$1,133 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (CH$1,143) | CH$3,763 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (CH$491) | CH$1,483 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (CH$2,731) | CH$5,983 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨186 (CH$2,090) | CH$1,711 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (CH$456) | CH$1,491 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨163 (CH$1,832) | CH$1,273 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨913 (CH$10,281) | CH$5,829 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (CH$1,030) | CH$2,023 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (CH$438) | CH$634 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in India is 47% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| India | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨42,588 (CH$479,627) | CH$1,161,710 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,752 (CH$301,282) | CH$684,645 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,123 (CH$57,693) | CH$86,148 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,833 (CH$324,716) | CH$590,143 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨17,547 (CH$197,616) | CH$392,222 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,724 (CH$53,206) | CH$56,376 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨652 (CH$7,346) | CH$15,950 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,371 (CH$296,992) | CH$265,494 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,993 (CH$135,062) | CH$95,921 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨484 (CH$5,455) | CH$10,711 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨604 (CH$6,807) | CH$8,504 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in India is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| India | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,322 (CH$26,149) | CH$53,518 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,519 (CH$28,365) | CH$33,726 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,978 (CH$44,801) | CH$73,260 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,853 (CH$32,134) | CH$76,017 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in India is 30% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| India | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,528,690 (CH$17,216,043) | CH$17,410,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (CH$1,169) | CH$1,314 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,661 (CH$18,702) | CH$37,331 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 53% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| India | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (CH$1,121) | CH$3,978 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨233 (CH$2,628) | CH$8,448 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,257 (CH$14,154) | CH$45,081 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨329 (CH$3,708) | CH$5,458 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨243 (CH$2,736) | CH$4,818 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨283 (CH$3,187) | CH$5,479 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (CH$2,124) | CH$2,136 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨89 (CH$1,005) | CH$2,749 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨307 (CH$3,463) | CH$17,570 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 42% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| India | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,365 (CH$15,378) | CH$37,411 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨545 (CH$6,135) | CH$12,698 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,704 (CH$19,189) | CH$35,815 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,328 (CH$26,219) | CH$57,460 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨865 (CH$9,743) | CH$9,572 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨261 (CH$2,935) | CH$3,874 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨197 (CH$2,223) | CH$3,684 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,773 (CH$492,971) | CH$568,335 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (CH$94) | CH$108 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,536 (CH$17,301) | CH$55,814 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (CH$2,804) | CH$4,973 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 40% cheaper than in Chile
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