- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- Iquique
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iquique, Chile compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iquique (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$3,584 (C$7) | C$15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,165 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,859 (C$5.94) | C$5.69 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$734 (C$1.52) | C$2.05 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,778 (C$3.69) | C$4.81 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$842 (C$1.75) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,861 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$964 (C$2.00) | C$4.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$683 (C$1.42) | C$3.34 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$963 (C$2.00) | C$3.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,552 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,078 (C$2.24) | C$2.41 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$502 (C$1.04) | C$2.01 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$640,000 (C$1,329) | C$1,651 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$450,538 (C$935) | C$1,142 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$127,984 (C$266) | C$102 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$397,730 (C$826) | C$1,038 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$301,075 (C$625) | C$779 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$194,151 (C$403) | C$66 | + 507% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$23,810 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$371,707 (C$772) | C$351 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$79,167 (C$164) | C$86 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,025 (C$15) | C$9 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,292 (C$4.76) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 130% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$25,505 (C$53) | C$59 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$62,481 (C$130) | C$40 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,022 (C$83) | C$93 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$67,953 (C$141) | C$92 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,000,000 (C$31,144) | C$22,749 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$784 (C$1.63) | C$1.27 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$27,150 (C$56) | C$67 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,503 (C$9) | C$31 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$5,067 (C$11) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,000 (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$24,595 (C$51) | C$82 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,750 (C$12) | C$6 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,705 (C$5.62) | C$3.72 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,500 (C$5.19) | C$2.83 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,438 (C$2.98) | C$3.09 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,278 (C$2.65) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,263 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$24,495 (C$51) | C$46 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$6,953 (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 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$78) | C$85 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,874 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,009 (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,899 (C$3.94) | C$5.67 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$350,000 (C$727) | C$549 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$102 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,086 (C$73) | C$35 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,794 (C$5.80) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 363 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Iquique (Chile) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,696
(CH$2,261,883)
in Iquique.
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