Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in La Serena (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,118 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,684 (€5.35) | €8 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,466 (€1.68) | €6 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$816 (€0.93) | €0.96 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,059 (€2.35) | €2.79 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,123 (€1.28) | €2.02 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,722 (€4.25) | €5.36 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,038 (€1.19) | €2.49 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (€0.69) | €1.60 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$864 (€0.99) | €2.31 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,202 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,538 (€1.76) | €2.05 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$470 (€0.54) | €1.09 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 46% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$534,830 (€611) | €1,233 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$352,442 (€403) | €912 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$52,969 (€61) | €129 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$394,680 (€451) | €750 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,231 (€334) | €569 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,169 (€39) | €143 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,174 (€25) | €27 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$227,781 (€260) | €357 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,656 (€53) | €109 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,528 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,829 (€3.23) | €13 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,963 (€35) | €79 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,204 (€24) | €30 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,011 (€47) | €86 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,507 (€59) | €116 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 13% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (€15,852) | €25,406 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$840 (€0.96) | €1.37 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,713 (€41) | €33 | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,724 (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,721 (€5.40) | €5.75 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,444 (€10) | €7 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (€39) | €24 | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,602 (€5.26) | €4.71 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,604 (€2.98) | €4.25 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,796 (€3.20) | €3.63 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,593 (€1.82) | €1.71 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,481 (€1.69) | €1.99 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,191 (€8) | €18 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 29% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 (€26) | €38 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,280 (€8) | €18 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,308 (€37) | €87 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,935 (€39) | €53 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,318 (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,252 (€2.57) | €2.65 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,803 (€2.06) | €5.93 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$411,355 (€470) | €407 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$127 (€0.14) | €0.15 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,695 (€35) | €52 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,164 (€3.62) | €8 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,345 (CH$2,051,837) in La Serena.
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