Cost of living in Calama, Chile

List of prices in Calama
Current as of Jul 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$9,665
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$6,434
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$2,251
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$921
12 eggs, large CH$2,264
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,147
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$5,304
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$1,621
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$860
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$747
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$9,050
2 liters of coca-cola CH$1,818
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$886
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$856,060
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$637,253
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$79,695
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$569,669
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$526,588
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$70,212
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$19,445
40” flat screen tv -
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) -
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$6,291
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) -
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) -
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$26,347
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes -
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$11,633,800
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$1,094
Monthly ticket public transport CH$35,593
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$2,500
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$1,910
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$1,200
Tube of toothpaste CH$1,722
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$5,000
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub -
2 tickets to the movies CH$5,559
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert -
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city -
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district -
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$3,250
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 24 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: July 06, 2023

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