- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- La Serena
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Serena, Chile compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Serena (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,286 (C$10) | C$14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,265 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,696 (C$3.32) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$677 (C$1.33) | C$2.38 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,682 (C$3.29) | C$4.26 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$888 (C$1.74) | C$2.62 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,960 (C$8) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$725 (C$1.42) | C$3.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$761 (C$1.49) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,000 (C$1.96) | C$2.89 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,362 (C$9) | C$16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,128 (C$2.21) | C$2.31 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$533 (C$1.04) | C$1.76 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$521,140 (C$1,021) | C$1,186 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$349,742 (C$685) | C$982 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$54,451 (C$107) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$382,387 (C$749) | C$919 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$239,691 (C$469) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$37,070 (C$73) | C$64 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$27,176 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$348,419 (C$682) | C$392 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$52,323 (C$102) | C$111 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,558 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,712 (C$5.31) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,333 (C$75) | C$61 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$37,500 (C$73) | C$41 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$50,000 (C$98) | C$95 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,000 (C$98) | C$87 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,733,000 (C$30,813) | C$22,684 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$789 (C$1.55) | C$1.19 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$33,667 (C$66) | C$47 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,559 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$6,000 (C$12) | C$8 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$38,539 (C$75) | C$85 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$9,000 (C$18) | C$7 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,000 (C$3.92) | C$3.90 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,250 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,850 (C$3.62) | C$3.21 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,500 (C$2.94) | C$2.46 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,837 (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,118 (C$41) | C$44 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$6,703 (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$9,200 (C$18) | C$84 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$40,455 (C$79) | C$90 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,536 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,069 (C$4.05) | C$5.98 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,621 (C$5.13) | C$5.61 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CH$100,000 (C$196) | C$141 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$184 (C$0.36) | C$2.00 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$29,609 (C$58) | C$34 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,000 (C$5.88) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,684
(CH$1,370,581)
in La Serena.
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