- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- Calama
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Calama, Chile compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calama (Chile) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,500 (C$11) | C$14 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$5.67 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | C$2.31 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$2.54 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$3.55 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.02 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$2.26 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | C$2.18 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$1.87 | - | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Calama (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$750,000 (C$1,507) | C$1,209 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$1,030 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$104 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$919 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$695 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | C$39 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$393 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$32,000 (C$64) | C$58 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | C$41 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$87 | - | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,500,000 (C$31,151) | C$23,851 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$800 (C$1.61) | C$1.19 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$28,800 (C$58) | C$47 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (C$5.02) | C$2.88 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.16 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.53 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$89 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.72 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.43 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (C$0.66) | C$1.04 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,300 (C$4.62) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 64 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,868
(CH$1,924,485)
in Calama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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