Cost of living in Valparaiso, Chile vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valparaiso (Chile) is 24% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,645 (S/. 38) | S/. 24 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,628 (S/. 23) | S/. 17 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,488 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$818 (S/. 4.12) | S/. 4.20 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,245 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$799 (S/. 4.02) | S/. 3.81 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,205 (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$757 (S/. 3.81) | S/. 4.41 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$542 (S/. 2.73) | S/. 2.44 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,042 (S/. 5.24) | S/. 5.23 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,698 (S/. 19) | S/. 42 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,429 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$522 (S/. 2.63) | S/. 1.61 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Valparaiso (Chile) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$552,427 (S/. 2,780) | S/. 2,914 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$376,090 (S/. 1,893) | S/. 1,676 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$67,140 (S/. 338) | S/. 205 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$331,741 (S/. 1,670) | S/. 2,252 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$261,501 (S/. 1,316) | S/. 1,169 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,541 (S/. 214) | S/. 160 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,592 (S/. 84) | S/. 69 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,167 (S/. 1,103) | S/. 1,261 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,142 (S/. 323) | S/. 339 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,329 (S/. 42) | S/. 34 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,354 (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Valparaiso (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,503 (S/. 148) | S/. 155 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,602 (S/. 109) | S/. 89 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$36,355 (S/. 183) | S/. 249 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,711 (S/. 270) | S/. 248 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Valparaiso (Chile) is 16% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,135,500 (S/. 56,042) | S/. 66,001 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$845 (S/. 4.25) | S/. 3.71 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$33,626 (S/. 169) | S/. 122 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,278 (S/. 32) | S/. 38 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Valparaiso (Chile) is 9% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,694 (S/. 14) | S/. 21 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,869 (S/. 35) | S/. 22 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$22,662 (S/. 114) | S/. 73 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,986 (S/. 15) | S/. 19 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,596 (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,283 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,337 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.54 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,351 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.43 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,546 (S/. 38) | S/. 43 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Valparaiso (Chile) is 12% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,336 (S/. 92) | S/. 35 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,757 (S/. 39) | S/. 34 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$38,436 (S/. 193) | S/. 90 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$26,214 (S/. 132) | S/. 107 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,141 (S/. 21) | S/. 25 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,388 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,354 (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$354,486 (S/. 1,784) | S/. 1,819 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$69 (S/. 0.35) | S/. 0.57 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,961 (S/. 166) | S/. 163 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,368 (S/. 17) | S/. 16 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Valparaiso (Chile) is 12% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 10,438 (CH$2,074,089) in Valparaiso to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,300 in Lima.
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