Cost of living comparison between Homs (Syria) and Santiago (Chile)
| Food | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Homs (Syria) is 54% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 200 £ (CH$1,585) | CH$4,409 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 £ (CH$1,189) | CH$3,165 | 62% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 150 £ (CH$1,189) | CH$1,622 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 £ (CH$198) | CH$656 | 70% |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 £ (CH$396) | CH$1,257 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 £ (CH$277) | CH$768 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 £ (CH$793) | CH$2,468 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 £ (CH$396) | CH$587 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 70 £ (CH$555) | CH$744 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 75 £ (CH$594) | CH$625 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 £ (CH$3,170) | CH$4,182 | 24% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 £ (CH$396) | CH$1,030 | 62% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 £ (CH$159) | CH$528 | 70% |
| Housing | 45% | ||
| Housing in Homs (Syria) is 45% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 15,000 £ (CH$118,894) | CH$417,692 | 72% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 £ (CH$23,779) | CH$68,750 | 65% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 4,000 £ (CH$31,705) | CH$22,838 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,000 £ (CH$293,271) | CH$323,848 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 20,000 £ (CH$158,525) | CH$49,643 | 219% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 £ (CH$3,963) | CH$5,611 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 £ (CH$1,585) | CH$2,893 | 45% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Homs (Syria) is 6% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,500 £ (CH$11,889) | CH$32,474 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,000 £ (CH$39,631) | CH$26,905 | 47% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 2,500 £ (CH$19,816) | CH$37,444 | 47% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 2,000 £ (CH$15,852) | CH$41,036 | 61% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Homs (Syria) is 36% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$9,454,440 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 50 £ (CH$396) | CH$777 | 49% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 £ (CH$15,852) | CH$30,901 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | CH$4,041 | - |
| Personal Care | 27% | ||
| Personal Care in Homs (Syria) is 27% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 300 £ (CH$2,378) | CH$3,229 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CH$3,029 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 £ (CH$1,585) | CH$1,684 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 £ (CH$1,585) | CH$2,156 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 £ (CH$793) | CH$1,403 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 £ (CH$1,189) | CH$1,080 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 £ (CH$1,585) | CH$5,278 | 70% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Homs (Syria) is 23% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,500 £ (CH$11,889) | CH$13,593 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 £ (CH$1,585) | CH$7,068 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$17,850 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | CH$28,214 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 £ (CH$2,378) | CH$3,477 | 32% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 150 £ (CH$1,189) | CH$1,673 | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 150 £ (CH$1,189) | CH$1,809 | 34% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | - | CH$101,635 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$163 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,000 £ (CH$7,926) | CH$30,607 | 74% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 150 £ (CH$1,189) | CH$1,964 | 39% |
| TOTAL | 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,801 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CH$2,400,000
in Santiago
you would need to make just about CH$1,505,771
(189,973 £)
in Homs.