Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Serena (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,003 (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,119 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,549 (C$2.54) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$745 (C$1.22) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,979 (C$3.25) | C$4.18 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$941 (C$1.54) | C$3.04 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,633 (C$5.96) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$851 (C$1.40) | C$4.24 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$630 (C$1.03) | C$3.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$832 (C$1.37) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,115 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,241 (C$2.04) | C$2.48 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$471 (C$0.77) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$548,037 (C$899) | C$2,136 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$351,787 (C$577) | C$1,241 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$53,442 (C$88) | C$133 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$398,783 (C$654) | C$1,120 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$290,374 (C$476) | C$806 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$32,495 (C$53) | C$66 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$23,336 (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$250,975 (C$412) | C$311 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,783 (C$82) | C$97 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,228 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,897 (C$4.75) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$34,580 (C$57) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$23,067 (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,833 (C$77) | C$98 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,491 (C$88) | C$117 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (C$22,756) | C$22,935 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$830 (C$1.36) | C$1.39 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$34,422 (C$56) | C$67 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,360 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$5,938 (C$10) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,847 (C$16) | C$22 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (C$56) | C$77 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,936 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,662 (C$4.37) | C$3.85 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,022 (C$4.96) | C$4.28 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,656 (C$2.72) | C$3.11 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,811 (C$2.97) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,139 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,997 (C$38) | C$52 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,487 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$50,000 (C$82) | C$117 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$35,053 (C$58) | C$96 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,046 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,448 (C$4.02) | C$5.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,916 (C$3.14) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$365,946 (C$600) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$144 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,690 (C$52) | C$35 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,366 (C$5.52) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 415 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,168 (CH$2,540,099) in La Serena.
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