Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Serena (Chile) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,118 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,684 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,466 (C$2.58) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$816 (C$1.44) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,059 (C$3.63) | C$4.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,123 (C$1.98) | C$3.04 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,722 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,038 (C$1.83) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (C$1.06) | C$3.76 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$864 (C$1.52) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,202 (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,538 (C$2.71) | C$2.48 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$470 (C$0.83) | C$1.93 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$534,830 (C$942) | C$2,136 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$352,442 (C$621) | C$1,241 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$52,969 (C$93) | C$133 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$394,680 (C$695) | C$1,120 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,231 (C$515) | C$806 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,169 (C$60) | C$66 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,174 (C$39) | C$54 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$227,781 (C$401) | C$311 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,656 (C$82) | C$97 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,528 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,829 (C$4.98) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,963 (C$55) | C$60 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,204 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,011 (C$72) | C$98 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,507 (C$91) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (C$24,419) | C$22,935 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$840 (C$1.48) | C$1.39 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,713 (C$63) | C$67 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,724 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,721 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,444 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (C$60) | C$77 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,602 (C$8) | C$6 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,604 (C$4.59) | C$3.85 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,796 (C$4.92) | C$4.28 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,593 (C$2.81) | C$3.11 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,481 (C$2.61) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,191 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 (C$40) | C$52 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,280 (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,308 (C$57) | C$117 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,935 (C$60) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,318 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,252 (C$3.97) | C$5.42 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,803 (C$3.18) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$411,355 (C$724) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$127 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,695 (C$54) | C$35 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,164 (C$5.57) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 177 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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