Cost of living comparison between Albany (United States) and Santiago (Chile)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.14 (CH$6,068) | CH$4,409 | 38% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.94 (CH$2,967) | CH$3,165 | 6% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.48 (CH$2,241) | CH$1,622 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (CH$1,097) | CH$656 | 67% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.61 (CH$1,304) | CH$1,257 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.32 (CH$1,659) | CH$768 | 116% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.50 (CH$2,749) | CH$2,468 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (CH$1,698) | CH$587 | 189% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.08 (CH$2,041) | CH$744 | 174% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.90 (CH$1,449) | CH$625 | 132% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.25 (CH$6,622) | CH$4,182 | 58% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (CH$1,003) | CH$1,030 | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.13 (CH$1,562) | CH$528 | 196% |
| Housing | 32% | ||
| Housing in Albany (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,039 (CH$519,385) | CH$417,692 | 24% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $192 (CH$95,786) | CH$68,750 | 39% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $52 (CH$25,925) | CH$22,838 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $460 (CH$229,760) | CH$323,848 | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $84 (CH$41,729) | CH$49,643 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7.58 (CH$3,788) | CH$5,611 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (CH$9,995) | CH$2,893 | 246% |
| Clothes | 43% | ||
| Clothes in Albany (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $35 (CH$17,491) | CH$32,474 | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $28 (CH$13,743) | CH$26,905 | 49% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $58 (CH$28,986) | CH$37,444 | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $64 (CH$32,066) | CH$41,036 | 22% |
| Transportation | 11% | ||
| Transportation in Albany (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,815 (CH$8,903,046) | CH$9,454,440 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (CH$518) | CH$777 | 33% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $58 (CH$28,736) | CH$30,901 | 7% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | CH$4,041 | - |
| Personal Care | 27% | ||
| Personal Care in Albany (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $11.50 (CH$5,747) | CH$3,229 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.20 (CH$2,597) | CH$3,029 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (CH$1,581) | CH$1,684 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.72 (CH$1,359) | CH$2,156 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.88 (CH$1,437) | CH$1,403 | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (CH$1,164) | CH$1,080 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14.17 (CH$7,080) | CH$5,278 | 34% |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Albany (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (CH$16,907) | CH$13,593 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (CH$10,495) | CH$7,068 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (CH$69,965) | CH$17,850 | 292% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $68 (CH$34,149) | CH$28,214 | 21% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CH$3,498) | CH$3,477 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (CH$2,999) | CH$1,673 | 79% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.75 (CH$1,874) | CH$1,809 | 4% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | $125 (CH$62,467) | CH$101,635 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1 (CH$500) | CH$163 | 206% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $19.99 (CH$9,989) | CH$30,607 | 67% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $9.81 (CH$4,900) | CH$1,964 | 149% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,020 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Albany (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$3,667,297
($7,338)
in Albany
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
CH$3,000,000
in Santiago.