Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calama (Chile) is 40% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,711 (ARS $832) | ARS $832 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,051 (ARS $750) | ARS $483 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,195 (ARS $148) | ARS $150 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$863 (ARS $107) | ARS $68 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,101 (ARS $261) | ARS $141 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,420 (ARS $176) | ARS $68 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,051 (ARS $502) | ARS $225 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,317 (ARS $163) | ARS $80 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$699 (ARS $87) | ARS $40 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$800 (ARS $99) | ARS $64 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,000 (ARS $620) | ARS $235 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,247 (ARS $155) | ARS $136 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$570 (ARS $71) | ARS $44 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Calama (Chile) is 203% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$744,236 (ARS $92,290) | ARS $28,377 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$624,658 (ARS $77,462) | ARS $16,609 | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$100,000 (ARS $12,401) | ARS $3,881 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$450,107 (ARS $55,816) | ARS $18,626 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$450,000 (ARS $55,803) | ARS $13,225 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,000 (ARS $7,440) | ARS $2,798 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$30,000 (ARS $3,720) | ARS $1,514 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$280,000 (ARS $34,722) | ARS $31,038 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,286 (ARS $7,724) | ARS $11,472 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,555 (ARS $937) | ARS $316 | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (ARS $1,240) | ARS $180 | + 587% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 6% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,596 (ARS $3,670) | ARS $3,654 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,000 (ARS $3,100) | ARS $2,474 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$21,366 (ARS $2,650) | ARS $6,066 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ARS $5,214 | - | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 77% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,750,000 (ARS $1,457,075) | ARS $1,825,970 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$832 (ARS $103) | ARS $68 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,400 (ARS $4,390) | ARS $1,092 | + 302% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $380 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 53% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ARS $367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $767 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$25,000 (ARS $3,100) | ARS $1,056 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ARS $303 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (ARS $310) | ARS $142 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,600 (ARS $322) | ARS $181 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 (ARS $149) | ARS $103 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,256 (ARS $156) | ARS $117 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 (ARS $620) | ARS $412 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 74% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,000 (ARS $1,736) | ARS $1,069 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,500 (ARS $930) | ARS $796 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $2,244 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ARS $2,130 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ARS $329 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,500 (ARS $310) | ARS $194 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,500 (ARS $310) | ARS $145 | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $35,848 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (ARS $41) | ARS $7 | + 471% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 (ARS $4,340) | ARS $1,785 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 (ARS $403) | ARS $182 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 756 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 84% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $157,919 (CH$1,273,477) in Calama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $86,000 in Mendoza.
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