Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calama (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,549 (C$14) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,767 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,418 (C$2.54) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$853 (C$1.53) | C$1.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,351 (C$4.21) | C$4.18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,361 (C$2.44) | C$3.04 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,576 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,501 (C$2.69) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$958 (C$1.71) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$756 (C$1.35) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,125 (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,456 (C$2.61) | C$2.48 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$854 (C$1.53) | C$1.93 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Calama (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$800,152 (C$1,432) | C$2,136 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$533,041 (C$954) | C$1,241 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$100,000 (C$179) | C$133 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$450,107 (C$806) | C$1,120 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$450,000 (C$806) | C$806 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,000 (C$107) | C$66 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,127 (C$40) | C$54 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$280,000 (C$501) | C$311 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,286 (C$112) | C$97 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,291 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (C$18) | C$25 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,596 (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,000 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$26,347 (C$47) | C$98 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$117 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,750,000 (C$21,035) | C$22,942 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$832 (C$1.49) | C$1.39 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,400 (C$63) | C$67 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$25,000 (C$45) | C$77 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (C$4.48) | C$3.85 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$1,910 (C$3.42) | C$4.28 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 (C$2.15) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,722 (C$3.08) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,000 (C$25) | C$52 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$5,559 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,500 (C$4.48) | C$5.42 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,500 (C$4.48) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (C$0.59) | C$0.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 (C$63) | C$35 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 (C$5.82) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,976 (CH$2,779,680) in Calama.
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