- Cost of Living
- Chile
- United Kingdom
- Santiago
- Edinburgh
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Santiago (Chile) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
| Food | 36% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | CH$5,147 (£7.02) | £10.33 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,330 (£4.54) | £5.32 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | CH$1,675 (£2.29) | £5.18 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$686 (£0.94) | £1.09 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,333 (£1.82) | £2.65 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$796 (£1.09) | £2.30 | 53% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$2,642 (£3.61) | £3.92 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$664 (£0.91) | £2.13 | 58% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | CH$960 (£1.31) | £2.24 | 41% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | CH$661 (£0.90) | £1.85 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,038 (£5.51) | £8.16 | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,101 (£1.50) | £1.98 | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$606 (£0.83) | £0.99 | 16% |
| Housing | 7% | ||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 7% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | CH$573,846 (£783) | £847 | 8% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$85,370 (£116) | £109 | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | CH$20,970 (£29) | £19.10 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$277,091 (£378) | £519 | 27% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | CH$40,227 (£55) | £71 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$5,427 (£7.40) | £5.57 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,742 (£3.74) | £9.89 | 62% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 2% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | CH$32,947 (£45) | £61 | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | CH$27,105 (£37) | £29 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | CH$42,346 (£58) | £64 | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | CH$42,346 (£58) | £69 | 16% |
| Transportation | 14% | ||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$10,418,700 (£14,215) | £18,059 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$808 (£1.10) | £1.39 | 21% |
| monthly ticket public transport | CH$32,633 (£45) | £49 | 10% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | CH$4,745 (£6.47) | £16.38 | 60% |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 14% more expensive than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | CH$3,567 (£4.87) | £3.61 | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,757 (£6.49) | £3.58 | 81% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$1,835 (£2.50) | £1.99 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,152 (£2.94) | £2.52 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,383 (£1.89) | £1.96 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,196 (£1.63) | £1.75 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,717 (£9.16) | £12.33 | 26% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$16,300 (£22) | £21 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,400 (£10.10) | £16.84 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$28,091 (£38) | £63 | 39% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | CH$33,531 (£46) | £54 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$3,630 (£4.95) | £6.98 | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | CH$1,746 (£2.38) | £2.41 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | CH$1,848 (£2.52) | £3.46 | 27% |
| iPod nano 16GB | CH$82,748 (£113) | £131 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$174 (£0.24) | £0.27 | 12% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | CH$33,786 (£46) | £46 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | CH$2,405 (£3.28) | £7.87 | 58% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,430 prices entered by 592 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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