Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Serena (Chile) is 34% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,118 (S/. 42) | S/. 24 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,684 (S/. 24) | S/. 17 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,466 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$816 (S/. 4.24) | S/. 4.20 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,059 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,123 (S/. 5.84) | S/. 3.81 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,722 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,038 (S/. 5.40) | S/. 4.41 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (S/. 3.12) | S/. 2.44 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$864 (S/. 4.49) | S/. 5.23 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,202 (S/. 32) | S/. 43 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,538 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$470 (S/. 2.44) | S/. 1.61 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$534,830 (S/. 2,782) | S/. 2,914 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$352,442 (S/. 1,833) | S/. 1,676 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$52,969 (S/. 275) | S/. 205 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$394,680 (S/. 2,053) | S/. 2,252 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,231 (S/. 1,520) | S/. 1,169 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,169 (S/. 178) | S/. 160 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,174 (S/. 115) | S/. 69 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$227,781 (S/. 1,185) | S/. 1,255 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,656 (S/. 243) | S/. 337 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,528 (S/. 34) | S/. 35 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,829 (S/. 15) | S/. 18 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 12% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,963 (S/. 161) | S/. 155 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,204 (S/. 110) | S/. 89 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,011 (S/. 213) | S/. 249 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,507 (S/. 268) | S/. 248 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 28% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (S/. 72,130) | S/. 66,001 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$840 (S/. 4.37) | S/. 3.77 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,713 (S/. 186) | S/. 127 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,724 (S/. 40) | S/. 40 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 41% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,721 (S/. 25) | S/. 22 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,444 (S/. 44) | S/. 22 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (S/. 177) | S/. 74 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,602 (S/. 24) | S/. 19 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,604 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,796 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,593 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.64 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,481 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.34 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,191 (S/. 37) | S/. 43 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 31% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 (S/. 118) | S/. 36 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,280 (S/. 38) | S/. 33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,308 (S/. 168) | S/. 90 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,935 (S/. 177) | S/. 107 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,318 (S/. 28) | S/. 26 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,252 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,803 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$411,355 (S/. 2,140) | S/. 1,819 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$127 (S/. 0.66) | S/. 0.61 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,695 (S/. 160) | S/. 163 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,164 (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 25% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 11,475 (CH$2,206,271) in La Serena to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,200 in Lima.
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