Cost of living in Valdivia, Chile vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valdivia (Chile) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,288 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$3,920 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,878 (C$3.34) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$847 (C$1.51) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,980 (C$3.52) | C$4.18 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,119 (C$1.99) | C$3.04 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,286 (C$5.85) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,027 (C$1.83) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$623 (C$1.11) | C$3.76 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$833 (C$1.48) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,683 (C$7) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,160 (C$2.06) | C$2.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$380 (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Valdivia (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$472,887 (C$842) | C$2,136 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$311,511 (C$554) | C$1,241 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$51,120 (C$91) | C$133 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$329,152 (C$586) | C$1,120 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$230,247 (C$410) | C$806 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,479 (C$61) | C$66 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$20,717 (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$209,697 (C$373) | C$311 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,243 (C$88) | C$97 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,300 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,893 (C$9) | C$25 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Valdivia (Chile) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,403 (C$54) | C$60 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,551 (C$37) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,723 (C$72) | C$98 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,961 (C$91) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Valdivia (Chile) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,477,900 (C$20,425) | C$22,942 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$839 (C$1.49) | C$1.39 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$30,008 (C$53) | C$67 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,890 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Valdivia (Chile) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,149 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,298 (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$22,227 (C$40) | C$77 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,355 (C$8) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,816 (C$5.01) | C$3.85 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,509 (C$4.47) | C$4.28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,489 (C$2.65) | C$3.11 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,387 (C$2.47) | C$2.46 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,261 (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Valdivia (Chile) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,469 (C$28) | C$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,011 (C$12) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$20,000 (C$36) | C$117 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,928 (C$50) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,350 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,120 (C$3.77) | C$5.42 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,849 (C$5.07) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$300,000 (C$534) | C$647 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$140 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$23,667 (C$42) | C$35 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,846 (C$5.07) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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