Cost of living in Iquique, Chile vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iquique (Chile) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,025 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,490 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,425 (C$4.03) | C$5.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$868 (C$1.44) | C$1.85 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,165 (C$3.60) | C$4.50 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$740 (C$1.23) | C$3.04 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,520 (C$5.85) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,082 (C$1.80) | C$4.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$638 (C$1.06) | C$3.76 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,115 (C$1.85) | C$3.41 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,455 (C$5.74) | C$18 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,291 (C$2.15) | C$2.48 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$395 (C$0.66) | C$1.93 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$601,912 (C$1,001) | C$2,136 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$401,893 (C$668) | C$1,241 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$90,214 (C$150) | C$133 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$369,732 (C$615) | C$1,120 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$248,122 (C$413) | C$806 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$51,511 (C$86) | C$66 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$21,449 (C$36) | C$50 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,623 (C$365) | C$322 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,054 (C$82) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,178 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,566 (C$5.93) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$26,711 (C$44) | C$61 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$45,561 (C$76) | C$38 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,789 (C$69) | C$96 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$49,294 (C$82) | C$112 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$9,487,700 (C$15,776) | C$22,935 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$837 (C$1.39) | C$1.39 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$30,913 (C$51) | C$67 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$3,998 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,825 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,127 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$26,573 (C$44) | C$77 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,898 (C$8) | C$6 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,907 (C$4.83) | C$3.78 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,665 (C$4.43) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,404 (C$2.33) | C$3.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,434 (C$2.38) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,862 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,266 (C$35) | C$50 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,060 (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$18,000 (C$30) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,042 (C$53) | C$94 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,510 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,633 (C$4.38) | C$5.25 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,016 (C$3.35) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$248,710 (C$414) | C$647 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$85 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,366 (C$60) | C$36 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,780 (C$4.62) | C$11 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Iquique (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,093 (CH$2,461,537) in Iquique.
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