- Cost of Living
- Chile
- United Arab Emirates
- Valdivia
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Valdivia, Chile compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Valdivia (Chile) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$3,750 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,666 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,698 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$725 (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 8 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,744 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$950 (Dirham 5.85) | Dirham 6 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$2,354 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$591 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 8 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$630 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 9 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$858 (Dirham 5.28) | Dirham 9 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,000 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 48 | - 48% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$936 (Dirham 5.76) | Dirham 7 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$327 (Dirham 2.01) | Dirham 4.56 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Valdivia (Chile) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$441,667 (Dirham 2,721) | Dirham 13,583 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$285,000 (Dirham 1,756) | Dirham 11,205 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$90,131 (Dirham 555) | Dirham 260 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$287,143 (Dirham 1,769) | Dirham 7,278 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$182,156 (Dirham 1,122) | Dirham 5,409 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$39,694 (Dirham 245) | Dirham 130 | + 88% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$21,724 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 294 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$177,423 (Dirham 1,093) | Dirham 1,665 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$47,072 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 521 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$5,964 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 27 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,486 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 42 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Valdivia (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$27,167 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 231 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$25,414 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 196 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,000 (Dirham 277) | Dirham 329 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,500 (Dirham 317) | Dirham 355 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Valdivia (Chile) is 58% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,497,500 (Dirham 70,831) | Dirham 76,866 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$846 (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 1.81 | + 188% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$27,333 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 80 | + 110% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,407 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 39 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Valdivia (Chile) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,488 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 18 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,000 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 67 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$22,000 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 283 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$3,333 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,688 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 16 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,667 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,312 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,285 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,710 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 53 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Valdivia (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,167 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 202 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$6,833 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 70 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$7,609 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 409 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,667 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 150 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,125 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 71 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,000 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,745 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 30 | - 44% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dirham 2,094 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$136 (Dirham 0.84) | Dirham 0.38 | + 121% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$22,400 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 371 | - 63% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,219 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 10 | + 37% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Valdivia (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 41,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 24,372
(CH$3,956,096)
in Valdivia.
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