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EspañolCost of living in Valparaiso (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food in Valparaiso (Chile) is 50% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$5,407 ($7) | $12 | 43% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$3,885 ($5.00) | $6 | 23% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,553 ($2.00) | $4.31 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$749 ($0.96) | $0.63 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,278 ($2.93) | $3.04 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$840 ($1.08) | $4.25 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,207 ($4.12) | $5.42 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$835 ($1.07) | $3.43 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$564 ($0.72) | $1.49 | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$817 ($1.05) | $3.98 | 74% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$4,339 ($5.58) | $14 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,324 ($1.70) | $1.89 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$633 ($0.81) | $2.32 | 65% |
| Housing in Valparaiso (Chile) is 57% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$461,186 ($593) | $1,279 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$308,971 ($397) | $845 | 53% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$45,660 ($59) | $146 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$334,913 ($431) | $985 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$244,059 ($314) | $758 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$46,043 ($59) | $136 | 56% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$16,083 ($21) | $47 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$212,415 ($273) | $330 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$60,362 ($78) | $122 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$7,632 ($10) | $12 | 20% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$2,116 ($2.72) | $16 | 83% |
| Clothes in Valparaiso (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$34,314 ($44) | $43 | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$24,023 ($31) | $38 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$46,347 ($60) | $86 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$53,046 ($68) | $122 | 44% |
| Transportation in Valparaiso (Chile) is 22% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$10,396,500 ($13,368) | $20,601 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$779 ($1.00) | $0.66 | 53% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$28,555 ($37) | $49 | 25% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$8,745 ($11) | $18 | 36% |
| Personal Care in Valparaiso (Chile) is 44% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$2,560 ($3.29) | $7 | 49% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$9,699 ($12) | $17 | 27% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$22,581 ($29) | $108 | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$4,222 ($5.43) | $6 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,367 ($3.04) | $2.72 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,502 ($3.22) | $4.79 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,317 ($1.69) | $3.34 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,396 ($1.79) | $1.50 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$6,233 ($8) | $17 | 53% |
| Entertainment in Valparaiso (Chile) is 39% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$18,090 ($23) | $40 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$7,597 ($10) | $22 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$41,632 ($54) | $100 | 47% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$27,495 ($35) | $86 | 59% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$3,556 ($4.57) | $8 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,416 ($3.11) | $5.18 | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$2,225 ($2.86) | $4.43 | 35% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$399,198 ($513) | $427 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$65 ($0.08) | $0.28 | 70% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$31,205 ($40) | $36 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$3,260 ($4.19) | $5.89 | 29% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,000 in Louisville, Kentucky you would need to make just about $2,271 (CH$1,765,806) in Valparaiso.