- Cost of Living
- Chile
- United States
- Punta Arenas
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Punta Arenas, Chile vs Akron, Ohio, United States
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,508 ($8) | $13 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,816 ($5.74) | $8 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,982 ($2.98) | $4.36 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$835 ($1.26) | $0.83 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,365 ($3.56) | $2.36 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,392 ($2.10) | $3.62 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,494 ($5.26) | $5.60 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,113 ($1.68) | $3.35 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,111 ($1.67) | $1.69 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$931 ($1.40) | $2.75 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,602 ($8) | $13 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,482 ($2.23) | $1.97 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$525 ($0.79) | $1.56 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 11% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$636,386 ($958) | $1,046 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$364,899 ($549) | $769 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$72,042 ($108) | $158 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$481,514 ($725) | $885 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$270,285 ($407) | $563 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$132,900 ($200) | $99 | + 102% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$22,472 ($34) | $32 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$264,048 ($397) | $356 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$38,745 ($58) | $85 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,248 ($11) | $8 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$5,231 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,389 ($44) | $38 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$27,047 ($41) | $36 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$39,596 ($60) | $70 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$54,981 ($83) | $95 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 5% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,708,080 ($13,106) | $22,205 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$784 ($1.18) | $0.61 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$33,465 ($50) | $43 | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$9,167 ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,375 ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,766 ($12) | $11 | + 9% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,017 ($45) | $61 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,508 ($8) | $7 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,122 ($4.70) | $3.06 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,032 ($4.56) | $4.18 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,097 ($3.16) | $3.23 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,374 ($3.57) | $1.43 | + 150% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$9,260 ($14) | $16 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$17,489 ($26) | $32 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,368 ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$26,667 ($40) | $139 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$30,000 ($45) | $66 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$9,920 ($15) | $7 | + 104% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,199 ($3.31) | $4.41 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,347 ($3.53) | $5.01 | - 30% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$146,609 ($221) | $433 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$148 ($0.22) | $0.56 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,255 ($55) | $46 | + 18% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,117 ($4.69) | $6 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Punta Arenas (Chile) is 15% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,545
(CH$1,690,970)
in Punta Arenas.
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