Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 186% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | + 111% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 111% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (CH$21,965) | CH$14,383 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (CH$11,076) | CH$7,867 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (CH$7,565) | CH$2,631 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (CH$1,035) | CH$1,111 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (CH$5,548) | CH$3,179 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (CH$5,603) | CH$1,094 | + 412% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CH$6,363) | CH$4,805 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 (CH$3,322) | CH$1,431 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.51 (CH$2,310) | CH$1,274 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.20 (CH$4,787) | CH$1,113 | + 330% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (CH$17,521) | CH$4,407 | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.36 (CH$3,093) | CH$1,970 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (CH$2,873) | CH$946 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 381% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 381% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,190 (CH$3,853,556) | CH$660,547 | + 483% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,969 (CH$2,730,698) | CH$446,742 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (CH$215,261) | CH$56,197 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,981 (CH$2,741,827) | CH$453,843 | + 504% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,995 (CH$1,835,301) | CH$302,312 | + 507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (CH$129,584) | CH$48,069 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (CH$62,104) | CH$19,871 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $447 (CH$410,742) | CH$232,910 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (CH$122,145) | CH$73,161 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CH$11,805) | CH$8,726 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (CH$36,753) | CH$10,658 | + 245% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 113% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (CH$64,578) | CH$41,549 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 (CH$66,693) | CH$25,976 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $127 (CH$116,540) | CH$58,261 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $154 (CH$141,659) | CH$59,674 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 126% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,613 (CH$28,156,857) | CH$12,467,000 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (CH$825) | CH$1,216 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (CH$119,375) | CH$44,098 | + 171% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (CH$20,165) | CH$10,709 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 180% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CH$7,496) | CH$2,642 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (CH$12,619) | CH$8,698 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $197 (CH$180,998) | CH$33,519 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (CH$8,786) | CH$4,092 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (CH$4,456) | CH$2,757 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (CH$4,408) | CH$2,646 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.36 (CH$4,931) | CH$1,377 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (CH$2,350) | CH$1,825 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $44 (CH$40,207) | CH$9,897 | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 181% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 181% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $71 (CH$65,139) | CH$19,650 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (CH$28,873) | CH$9,228 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $458 (CH$421,697) | CH$33,960 | + 1142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $124 (CH$114,371) | CH$30,513 | + 275% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (CH$15,874) | CH$7,498 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (CH$5,593) | CH$3,461 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (CH$8,849) | CH$2,654 | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (CH$482,072) | CH$431,856 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (CH$170) | CH$91 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $122 (CH$112,296) | CH$35,675 | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (CH$12,131) | CH$4,026 | + 201% | |
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TOTAL | + 186% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 346 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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