Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Gibraltar
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calama (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,711 (£7) | £9 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,051 (£5.96) | £6 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,195 (£1.18) | £3.27 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$863 (£0.85) | £1.42 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,101 (£2.07) | £2.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,420 (£1.40) | £1.57 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,051 (£3.99) | £3.40 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,317 (£1.30) | £1.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$699 (£0.69) | £2.92 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$800 (£0.79) | £0.98 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,000 (£4.92) | £5.69 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,247 (£1.23) | £1.37 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$570 (£0.56) | £1.31 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Calama (Chile) is 53% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$744,236 (£733) | £2,470 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$624,658 (£615) | £1,426 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$100,000 (£98) | £104 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$450,107 (£443) | £1,386 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$450,000 (£443) | £880 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,000 (£59) | £63 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$30,000 (£30) | £34 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$280,000 (£276) | £350 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,286 (£61) | £81 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,555 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (£10) | £9 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,596 (£29) | £39 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,000 (£25) | £39 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$21,366 (£21) | £51 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £40 | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 15% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,750,000 (£11,571) | £12,722 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$832 (£0.82) | £1.02 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,400 (£35) | £23 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £2.52 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £2.50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$25,000 (£25) | £50 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (£2.46) | £1.88 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,600 (£2.56) | £2.96 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 (£1.18) | £1.74 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,256 (£1.24) | £1.56 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 (£4.92) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 6% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,000 (£14) | £26 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,500 (£7) | £12 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £22 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £52 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £5.25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,500 (£2.46) | £1.84 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,500 (£2.46) | £3.05 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £246 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (£0.32) | £0.17 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 (£34) | £55 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 (£3.20) | £2.93 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 53 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £6,700 in Gibraltar you would need to make just about £4,661 (CH$4,733,082) in Calama.
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