Cost of living in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 78% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 95% | |||
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| Food in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 95% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,819 (41,422 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 429% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,835 (19,104 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,791 (7,800 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,140 (3,186 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,889 (10,870 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,457 (4,072 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$6,098 (17,044 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,786 (4,991 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,630 (4,556 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 274% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,334 (3,730 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,336 (17,711 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,087 (5,835 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$631 (1,763 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 21% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,228,110 (3,432,796 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$759,822 (2,123,844 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$89,813 (251,045 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$709,543 (1,983,305 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$437,915 (1,224,054 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$66,099 (184,758 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,204 (45,293 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,628 (739,685 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$83,427 (233,195 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$11,530 (32,229 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$11,314 (31,626 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 169% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$53,160 (148,592 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 250% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$35,546 (99,356 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$83,862 (234,411 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 251% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$76,072 (212,634 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 325% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 143% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$18,033,600 (50,407,271 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,318 (3,683 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$42,049 (117,534 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 340% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,711 (18,758 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 55% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,645 (10,189 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$10,572 (29,550 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$43,419 (121,364 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,612 (12,891 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,924 (13,764 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,496 (12,567 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,365 (6,610 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,775 (7,758 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 356% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$22,855 (63,885 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 92% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago, Chile | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$37,351 (104,403 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$13,156 (36,773 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$34,918 (97,603 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$59,107 (165,216 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$10,326 (28,862 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,069 (11,375 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,718 (10,393 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 271% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$565,251 (1,579,982 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (307 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$68,063 (190,249 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$5,013 (14,012 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 300% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,414 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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