Cost of living in Puerto Montt, Chile vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 26% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,271 ($10) | $13 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,487 ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,124 ($2.97) | $3.27 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$796 ($1.11) | $0.79 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,839 ($2.57) | $2.17 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,193 ($1.67) | $2.93 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,848 ($5.37) | $5.55 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,233 ($1.72) | $3.27 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$753 ($1.05) | $1.63 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$822 ($1.15) | $2.07 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,510 ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,539 ($2.15) | $1.70 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$564 ($0.79) | $1.91 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 47% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$566,097 ($791) | $1,253 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$312,736 ($437) | $936 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,625 ($89) | $166 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$336,959 ($471) | $989 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$222,781 ($311) | $769 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$51,915 ($73) | $96 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,730 ($28) | $48 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$254,991 ($356) | $299 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,251 ($81) | $96 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,156 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,010 ($4.20) | $20 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Montt (Chile) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,537 ($44) | $42 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,806 ($37) | $33 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,956 ($60) | $82 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$45,706 ($64) | $103 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Montt (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$13,332,500 ($18,621) | $21,300 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$815 ($1.14) | $0.58 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$31,094 ($43) | $48 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,277 ($10) | $13 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,476 ($4.85) | $7 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,425 ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,861 ($42) | $131 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,091 ($7) | $5.89 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,085 ($2.91) | $2.89 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,243 ($4.53) | $4.96 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,311 ($1.83) | $3.10 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,050 ($1.47) | $1.56 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,256 ($5.94) | $17 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,738 ($22) | $44 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,300 ($10) | $21 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$41,327 ($58) | $124 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,539 ($38) | $53 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,432 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,852 ($3.98) | $4.89 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,487 ($3.47) | $4.21 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$566,991 ($792) | $432 | + 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$78 ($0.11) | $0.11 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$24,219 ($34) | $34 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,425 ($3.39) | $6 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,600 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $2,643 (CH$1,892,448) in Puerto Montt.
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