Cost of living in Valparaiso, Chile vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Valparaiso (Chile) is 60% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,225 ($12) | $19 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,704 ($7) | $9 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,599 ($2.24) | $7 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$813 ($1.14) | $1.69 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,078 ($2.91) | $6 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$787 ($1.10) | $7 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,399 ($4.77) | $10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$754 ($1.06) | $4.89 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$530 ($0.74) | $2.41 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$996 ($1.40) | $3.43 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,909 ($5.48) | $16 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,454 ($2.04) | $2.56 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$412 ($0.58) | $4.30 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Valparaiso (Chile) is 69% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$553,305 ($776) | $2,610 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$368,270 ($516) | $1,963 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,737 ($89) | $279 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$341,910 ($479) | $1,732 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$220,205 ($309) | $1,316 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$35,493 ($50) | $143 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,454 ($22) | $41 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$210,502 ($295) | $450 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,142 ($90) | $132 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$5,811 ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,725 ($3.82) | $26 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Valparaiso (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,441 ($43) | $66 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$18,530 ($26) | $75 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$37,065 ($52) | $101 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,108 ($77) | $172 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Valparaiso (Chile) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$10,602,500 ($14,864) | $25,902 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$855 ($1.20) | $1.03 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,532 ($50) | $42 | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,278 ($9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Valparaiso (Chile) is 59% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,694 ($3.78) | $12 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,869 ($10) | $29 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$22,662 ($32) | $115 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,986 ($4.19) | $9 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,596 ($3.64) | $4.89 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,283 ($3.20) | $5.81 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,337 ($1.87) | $5.70 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,351 ($1.89) | $2.05 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,042 ($11) | $25 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Valparaiso (Chile) is 40% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,155 ($25) | $58 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,700 ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$34,245 ($48) | $123 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,832 ($42) | $110 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,141 ($5.81) | $13 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,388 ($3.35) | $6 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,354 ($3.30) | $7 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$354,486 ($497) | $429 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$69 ($0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,631 ($46) | $51 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,368 ($4.72) | $10 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Valparaiso (Chile) is 52% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,800 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,746 (CH$2,671,874) in Valparaiso.
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