- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Iran
- Santiago
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 107% | |||
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Food in Santiago (Chile) is 107% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,050 (﷼ 391,094) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,194 (﷼ 271,138) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,429 (﷼ 157,049) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 186% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$786 (﷼ 50,800) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,902 (﷼ 122,929) | ﷼ 84,308 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$909 (﷼ 58,780) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 134% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,189 (﷼ 206,192) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$896 (﷼ 57,901) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$708 (﷼ 45,755) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,045 (﷼ 67,583) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,278 (﷼ 276,588) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,365 (﷼ 88,238) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 272% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$573 (﷼ 37,033) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 290% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 151% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$716,340 (﷼ 46,309,397) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$460,112 (﷼ 29,744,967) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$86,164 (﷼ 5,570,270) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 457% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$529,772 (﷼ 34,248,293) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$357,544 (﷼ 23,114,229) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 292% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$52,697 (﷼ 3,406,683) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 289% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$16,496 (﷼ 1,066,440) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 189% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$210,876 (﷼ 13,632,549) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$51,499 (﷼ 3,329,281) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,115 (﷼ 524,610) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 250% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,346 (﷼ 280,929) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$33,618 (﷼ 2,173,278) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$20,853 (﷼ 1,348,102) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,851 (﷼ 2,705,577) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,778 (﷼ 3,347,324) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 272% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 20% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,279,200 (﷼ 923,110,738) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$807 (﷼ 52,163) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 422% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$36,316 (﷼ 2,347,716) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,322 (﷼ 279,423) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 132% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 132% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,381 (﷼ 153,917) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 208% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,909 (﷼ 382,012) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$34,124 (﷼ 2,206,009) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 1126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,513 (﷼ 291,762) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,683 (﷼ 173,473) | ﷼ 137,500 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,790 (﷼ 180,397) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 125% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,613 (﷼ 104,276) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 595% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,385 (﷼ 89,506) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,708 (﷼ 562,953) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 463% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 72% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$23,061 (﷼ 1,490,797) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 298% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,109 (﷼ 524,251) | ﷼ 450,000 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,333 (﷼ 1,960,951) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 250% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,112 (﷼ 2,205,227) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,291 (﷼ 277,379) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,280 (﷼ 147,398) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,109 (﷼ 200,999) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$330,216 (﷼ 21,347,550) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$97 (﷼ 6,278) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$25,192 (﷼ 1,628,619) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 194% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,644 (﷼ 235,587) | ﷼ 120,000 | + 96% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 72% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 77,455,313
(CH$1,198,123)
in Santiago
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 45,100,000
in Ahvaz.
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