- Cost of Living
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- Iquique
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Cost of living in Iquique, Chile compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Iquique (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$3,584 (C$8) | C$15 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,165 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,859 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$734 (C$1.57) | C$2.17 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,778 (C$3.81) | C$4.84 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$842 (C$1.80) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,861 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$964 (C$2.06) | C$4.00 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$683 (C$1.46) | C$3.31 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$963 (C$2.06) | C$3.07 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,552 (C$8) | C$16 | - 52% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,078 (C$2.31) | C$2.51 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$502 (C$1.07) | C$2.07 | - 48% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$640,000 (C$1,370) | C$1,576 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$450,538 (C$964) | C$1,122 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$127,984 (C$274) | C$109 | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$397,730 (C$851) | C$1,019 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$301,075 (C$644) | C$774 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$194,151 (C$416) | C$66 | + 525% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$23,810 (C$51) | C$40 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$371,707 (C$796) | C$377 | + 111% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$79,167 (C$169) | C$98 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,025 (C$15) | C$9 | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,292 (C$4.91) | C$23 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 137% | |||
Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 137% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$25,505 (C$55) | C$59 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$62,481 (C$134) | C$40 | + 232% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,022 (C$86) | C$93 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$67,953 (C$145) | C$92 | + 58% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,000,000 (C$32,108) | C$22,749 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$784 (C$1.68) | C$1.26 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$27,150 (C$58) | C$65 | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,503 (C$10) | C$31 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$5,067 (C$11) | C$8 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,000 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$24,595 (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,750 (C$12) | C$6 | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,705 (C$5.79) | C$3.72 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,500 (C$5.35) | C$2.83 | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,438 (C$3.08) | C$3.09 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,278 (C$2.74) | C$2.46 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,263 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$24,495 (C$52) | C$46 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$6,953 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$10,004 (C$21) | C$101 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$37,506 (C$80) | C$87 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,874 (C$10) | C$9 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,009 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,899 (C$4.07) | C$5.67 | - 28% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$350,000 (C$749) | C$549 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$102 (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,086 (C$75) | C$35 | + 114% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,794 (C$5.98) | C$10 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iquique (Chile) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,460
(CH$2,083,529)
in Iquique.
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