- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- La Serena
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Serena, Chile compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Serena (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,111 (C$11) | C$15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,156 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,663 (C$3.53) | C$5.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$680 (C$1.44) | C$2.17 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,762 (C$3.74) | C$4.84 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$870 (C$1.85) | C$2.90 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,828 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$725 (C$1.54) | C$4.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$701 (C$1.49) | C$3.31 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$839 (C$1.78) | C$3.07 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,165 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,115 (C$2.37) | C$2.51 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$500 (C$1.06) | C$2.07 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$556,109 (C$1,180) | C$1,576 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$337,500 (C$716) | C$1,122 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,833 (C$135) | C$109 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$375,876 (C$798) | C$1,019 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$239,691 (C$509) | C$774 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$34,923 (C$74) | C$66 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$25,430 (C$54) | C$40 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$328,634 (C$697) | C$377 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$47,835 (C$102) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,195 (C$15) | C$9 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,712 (C$5.76) | C$23 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,333 (C$81) | C$59 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$37,500 (C$80) | C$40 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,667 (C$99) | C$93 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,000 (C$106) | C$92 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,995,000 (C$31,821) | C$22,749 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$803 (C$1.70) | C$1.26 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$33,667 (C$71) | C$65 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,559 (C$14) | C$31 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$8,000 (C$17) | C$8 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$3,000 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,667 (C$67) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$8,500 (C$18) | C$6 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,744 (C$5.82) | C$3.72 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,497 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (C$3.68) | C$3.09 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,500 (C$3.18) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,333 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,995 (C$40) | C$46 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,301 (C$15) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$9,200 (C$20) | C$101 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,710 (C$72) | C$87 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,196 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$1,915 (C$4.06) | C$5.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,392 (C$5.08) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$184 (C$0.39) | C$1.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$28,016 (C$59) | C$35 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,158 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00212
CAD
/
CLP
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles is 42% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reno, Nevada (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in La Rioja (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Río Cuarto (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chillan (Chile)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Spokane, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States)
Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,625
(CH$1,708,086)
in La Serena.
Recent Prices Added
- One-way ticket in public transport in Amsterdam costs €3.00 (2 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Oslo costs kr 35 (20 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Copenhagen costs kr236,971 (26 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Calgary costs C$3.30 (32 minutes ago)
- Weekly rent - 2 bedroom (85m2) furnished accommodation in expensive area in London costs £8,600 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Gaborone costs P500 (about 1 hour ago)