Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Calama (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,711 ($9) | $13 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,051 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,195 ($1.65) | $3.27 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$863 ($1.19) | $0.79 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,101 ($2.90) | $2.17 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,420 ($1.96) | $2.93 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,051 ($5.60) | $5.55 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,317 ($1.82) | $3.27 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$699 ($0.97) | $1.63 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$800 ($1.11) | $2.07 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,000 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,247 ($1.72) | $1.70 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$570 ($0.79) | $1.91 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Calama (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$744,236 ($1,028) | $1,253 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$624,658 ($863) | $936 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$100,000 ($138) | $166 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$450,107 ($622) | $989 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$450,000 ($622) | $769 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,000 ($83) | $96 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$30,000 ($41) | $48 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$280,000 ($387) | $299 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,286 ($86) | $96 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,555 ($10) | $12 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 ($14) | $20 | - 32% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 7% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,596 ($41) | $42 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,000 ($35) | $33 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$21,366 ($30) | $82 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $103 | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,750,000 ($16,232) | $21,300 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$832 ($1.15) | $0.58 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,400 ($49) | $48 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 40% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$25,000 ($35) | $131 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $5.89 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 ($3.45) | $2.89 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,600 ($3.59) | $4.96 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 ($1.66) | $3.10 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,256 ($1.73) | $1.56 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 9% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,000 ($19) | $44 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,500 ($10) | $21 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $53 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,500 ($3.45) | $4.89 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,500 ($3.45) | $4.21 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $432 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 ($0.46) | $0.11 | + 333% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 ($48) | $34 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 ($4.49) | $6 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,900 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $3,367 (CH$2,437,549) in Calama.
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