Cost of living in Iquique, Chile vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Iquique (Chile) is 31% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,800 ($8) | $13 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,550 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,907 ($2.72) | $3.27 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$900 ($1.28) | $0.79 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,132 ($3.04) | $2.17 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$823 ($1.17) | $2.93 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,686 ($5.26) | $5.55 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,149 ($1.64) | $3.27 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$816 ($1.16) | $1.63 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$881 ($1.26) | $2.07 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,645 ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,371 ($1.96) | $1.70 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$478 ($0.68) | $1.91 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 39% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$610,443 ($871) | $1,253 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$374,990 ($535) | $936 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$108,563 ($155) | $166 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$346,776 ($495) | $989 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$270,916 ($387) | $769 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$55,755 ($80) | $96 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$21,851 ($31) | $48 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$223,916 ($319) | $299 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,121 ($91) | $96 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,713 ($10) | $12 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,869 ($5.52) | $20 | - 73% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 24% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,130 ($43) | $42 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$36,838 ($53) | $33 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,704 ($59) | $82 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$49,849 ($71) | $103 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 9% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,477,890 ($12,096) | $21,300 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$852 ($1.22) | $0.58 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$32,516 ($46) | $48 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$3,998 ($5.70) | $13 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 31% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,524 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,596 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$26,573 ($38) | $131 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,898 ($7) | $5.89 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,085 ($4.40) | $2.89 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,714 ($3.87) | $4.96 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,444 ($2.06) | $3.10 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,401 ($2.00) | $1.56 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,779 ($10) | $17 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 18% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,682 ($22) | $44 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,068 ($12) | $21 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$18,000 ($26) | $124 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,140 ($39) | $53 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,349 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,390 ($3.41) | $4.89 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,861 ($2.65) | $4.21 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$372,617 ($532) | $432 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$91 ($0.13) | $0.11 | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,447 ($52) | $34 | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,101 ($4.42) | $6 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iquique (Chile) is 25% 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 $2,934 (CH$2,056,333) in Iquique.
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