Cost of living comparison between Quito (Ecuador) and Santiago (Chile)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 21% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $3.78 (CH$1,888) | CH$4,409 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.84 (CH$2,419) | CH$3,165 | 24% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.02 (CH$1,508) | CH$1,622 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (CH$470) | CH$656 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.85 (CH$924) | CH$1,257 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.48 (CH$742) | CH$768 | 3% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.40 (CH$1,699) | CH$2,468 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.78 (CH$888) | CH$587 | 51% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (CH$791) | CH$744 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $0.90 (CH$447) | CH$625 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CH$8,496) | CH$4,182 | 103% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.29 (CH$643) | CH$1,030 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (CH$502) | CH$528 | 5% |
| Housing | 23% | ||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 23% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $567 (CH$283,192) | CH$417,692 | 32% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (CH$27,736) | CH$68,750 | 60% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $64 (CH$31,956) | CH$22,838 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,162 (CH$580,480) | CH$323,848 | 79% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $156 (CH$78,175) | CH$49,643 | 57% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.63 (CH$2,311) | CH$5,611 | 59% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.11 (CH$1,555) | CH$2,893 | 46% |
| Clothes | 23% | ||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 23% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $92 (CH$45,886) | CH$32,474 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $64 (CH$32,206) | CH$26,905 | 20% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $112 (CH$56,138) | CH$37,444 | 50% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $73 (CH$36,482) | CH$41,036 | 11% |
| Transportation | 42% | ||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 42% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,000 (CH$14,992,450) | CH$9,454,440 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (CH$390) | CH$777 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $15 (CH$7,496) | CH$30,901 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $10.55 (CH$5,274) | CH$4,041 | 31% |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $5.50 (CH$2,749) | CH$3,229 | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.56 (CH$1,778) | CH$3,029 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.87 (CH$935) | CH$1,684 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (CH$2,234) | CH$2,156 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.81 (CH$903) | CH$1,403 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (CH$1,097) | CH$1,080 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.56 (CH$2,776) | CH$5,278 | 47% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (CH$11,439) | CH$13,593 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8.67 (CH$4,331) | CH$7,068 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $33 (CH$16,242) | CH$17,850 | 9% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $47 (CH$23,530) | CH$28,214 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.73 (CH$2,864) | CH$3,477 | 18% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $2.47 (CH$1,235) | CH$1,673 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $1.73 (CH$866) | CH$1,809 | 52% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | $233 (CH$116,292) | CH$101,635 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (CH$95) | CH$163 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $52 (CH$25,737) | CH$30,607 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $2.67 (CH$1,333) | CH$1,964 | 32% |
| TOTAL | 25% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,647 prices entered by 382 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 25% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CH$3,000,000
in Santiago
you would need to make just about CH$2,255,107
($4,512)
in Quito.