- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Ethiopia
- Punta Arenas
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Punta Arenas, Chile compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 33% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,217 (238 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,702 (169 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,850 (84 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$802 (37 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,426 (111 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,272 (58 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 122% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,833 (175 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,256 (57 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,058 (48 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 230% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$917 (42 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,115 (233 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,448 (66 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$499 (23 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 45% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$558,713 (25,490 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$373,910 (17,059 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$77,576 (3,539 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$441,090 (20,124 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$237,656 (10,842 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$76,667 (3,498 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 21% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$22,976 (1,048 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$267,576 (12,207 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,667 (1,901 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$5,667 (259 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 172% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$1,719 (78 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,792 (1,450 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 107% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$13,673 (624 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$38,495 (1,756 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,748 (2,452 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 39% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,699,660 (396,898 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$781 (36 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,377 (1,614 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 150% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,731 (353 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 23% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 99% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,308 (197 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 133% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,000 (319 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 299% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$28,766 (1,312 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 152% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$3,997 (182 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 102% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,020 (138 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,788 (127 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,745 (80 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,997 (91 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,333 (335 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 204% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$16,990 (775 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,040 (321 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 (684 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,489 (1,254 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,879 (223 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$1,998 (91 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 186% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,133 (97 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 221% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$250,000 (11,406 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$173 (8 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$38,010 (1,734 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 18% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,900 (132 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 37% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Punta Arenas (Chile) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
115,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 113,517 Birr
(CH$2,488,187)
in Punta Arenas.
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