Cost of living in Valparaiso, Chile vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valparaiso (Chile) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,645 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,628 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,488 (C$2.61) | C$5.78 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$818 (C$1.44) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,245 (C$3.94) | C$4.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$799 (C$1.40) | C$3.04 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,205 (C$5.62) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$757 (C$1.33) | C$4.24 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$542 (C$0.95) | C$3.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,042 (C$1.83) | C$3.41 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,698 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,429 (C$2.51) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$522 (C$0.92) | C$1.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Valparaiso (Chile) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$552,427 (C$969) | C$2,136 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$376,090 (C$660) | C$1,241 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$67,140 (C$118) | C$133 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$331,741 (C$582) | C$1,120 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$261,501 (C$459) | C$806 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,541 (C$75) | C$66 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,592 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,167 (C$385) | C$311 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,142 (C$113) | C$97 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,329 (C$15) | C$10 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,354 (C$4.13) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Valparaiso (Chile) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,503 (C$52) | C$60 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,602 (C$38) | C$39 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$36,355 (C$64) | C$98 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,711 (C$94) | C$117 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Valparaiso (Chile) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,135,500 (C$19,540) | C$22,935 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$845 (C$1.48) | C$1.39 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$33,626 (C$59) | C$67 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,278 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Valparaiso (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,694 (C$4.73) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,869 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$22,662 (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,986 (C$5.24) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,596 (C$4.56) | C$3.85 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,283 (C$4.01) | C$4.28 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,337 (C$2.35) | C$3.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,351 (C$2.37) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,546 (C$13) | C$20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Valparaiso (Chile) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,336 (C$32) | C$52 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,757 (C$14) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$38,436 (C$67) | C$117 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$26,214 (C$46) | C$96 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,141 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,388 (C$4.19) | C$5.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,354 (C$4.13) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$354,486 (C$622) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$69 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,961 (C$58) | C$35 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,368 (C$5.91) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Valparaiso (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,901 (CH$2,223,370) in Valparaiso.
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