Cost of living in Iquique, Chile vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iquique (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,800 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,550 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,907 (C$3.31) | C$5.78 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$900 (C$1.56) | C$1.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,132 (C$3.69) | C$4.18 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$823 (C$1.43) | C$3.04 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,686 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,149 (C$1.99) | C$4.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$816 (C$1.41) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$881 (C$1.53) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,645 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,371 (C$2.38) | C$2.48 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$478 (C$0.83) | C$1.93 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$610,443 (C$1,058) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$374,990 (C$650) | C$1,241 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$108,563 (C$188) | C$133 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$346,776 (C$601) | C$1,120 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$270,916 (C$470) | C$806 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$55,755 (C$97) | C$66 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$21,851 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$223,916 (C$388) | C$311 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,121 (C$111) | C$97 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,713 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,869 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,130 (C$52) | C$60 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$36,838 (C$64) | C$39 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,704 (C$72) | C$98 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$49,849 (C$86) | C$117 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,477,890 (C$14,694) | C$22,935 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$852 (C$1.48) | C$1.39 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$32,516 (C$56) | C$67 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$3,998 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,524 (C$8) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,596 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$26,573 (C$46) | C$77 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,898 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,085 (C$5.35) | C$3.85 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,714 (C$4.70) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,444 (C$2.50) | C$3.11 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,401 (C$2.43) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,779 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,682 (C$27) | C$52 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,068 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$18,000 (C$31) | C$117 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,140 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,349 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,390 (C$4.14) | C$5.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,861 (C$3.22) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$372,617 (C$646) | C$647 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$91 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,447 (C$63) | C$35 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,101 (C$5.37) | C$11 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,010 (CH$2,313,417) in Iquique.
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