- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- Iquique
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iquique, Chile compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iquique (Chile) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$3,641 (C$7) | C$14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,124 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,854 (C$5.50) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$725 (C$1.40) | C$2.38 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,708 (C$3.29) | C$4.08 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$982 (C$1.89) | C$2.62 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,961 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,041 (C$2.01) | C$3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,165 (C$2.25) | C$2.90 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,159 (C$2.24) | C$2.89 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,032 (C$5.85) | C$16 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,050 (C$2.03) | C$2.31 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$538 (C$1.04) | C$1.76 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$692,435 (C$1,335) | C$1,186 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$464,293 (C$895) | C$982 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$114,997 (C$222) | C$117 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$422,425 (C$815) | C$919 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$309,552 (C$597) | C$695 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$194,151 (C$374) | C$64 | + 482% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$28,516 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$615,555 (C$1,187) | C$392 | + 203% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$56,889 (C$110) | C$111 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,875 (C$19) | C$10 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,847 (C$5.49) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 165% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$25,505 (C$49) | C$61 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$83,080 (C$160) | C$41 | + 294% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$48,898 (C$94) | C$95 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$81,464 (C$157) | C$87 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,684 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$811 (C$1.56) | C$1.19 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$24,300 (C$47) | C$47 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,730 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$12,000 (C$23) | C$20 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$21,350 (C$41) | C$85 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,620 (C$11) | C$7 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,496 (C$4.81) | C$3.90 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,117 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,441 (C$2.78) | C$3.21 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,119 (C$2.16) | C$2.46 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,415 (C$12) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$24,931 (C$48) | C$43 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$6,947 (C$13) | C$27 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$5,760 (C$11) | C$84 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,492 (C$67) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,764 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,071 (C$5.92) | C$5.44 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,150 (C$4.15) | C$5.57 | - 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$102 (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,967 (C$60) | C$34 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,806 (C$5.41) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Iquique (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,811
(CH$1,457,935)
in Iquique.
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