Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Santiago (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,894 ($12) | $15 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,792 ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,825 ($2.52) | $4.38 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 ($1.15) | $1.04 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,230 ($3.08) | $3.13 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 ($1.62) | $3.28 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,725 ($5.15) | $5.24 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 ($1.72) | $3.10 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$750 ($1.04) | $1.07 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$823 ($1.14) | $3.23 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,547 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,542 ($2.13) | $1.98 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 ($0.59) | $2.08 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 56% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$766,484 ($1,059) | $2,036 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$487,871 ($674) | $1,507 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,627 ($81) | $185 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,293 ($673) | $1,512 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$317,454 ($439) | $1,164 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,321 ($57) | $132 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,680 ($22) | $67 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$219,482 ($303) | $402 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,023 ($93) | $100 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,314 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 8% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,169 ($53) | $45 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,351 ($29) | $34 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,520 ($64) | $79 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,238 ($76) | $97 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,604,800 ($18,794) | $22,280 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$795 ($1.10) | $0.64 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,470 ($57) | $83 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,059 ($7) | $32 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 45% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 ($3.74) | $11 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,090 ($10) | $22 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,636 ($46) | $101 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 ($5.84) | $15 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,887 ($3.99) | $3.49 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 ($4.03) | $7 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 ($2.39) | $5.32 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,679 ($2.32) | $2.27 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,793 ($16) | $25 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 16% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,111 ($29) | $52 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 ($12) | $27 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 ($43) | $168 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,525 ($39) | $65 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,859 ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,886 ($3.99) | $4.12 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,399 ($3.31) | $5.24 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 ($541) | $430 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 ($0.16) | $0.10 | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,116 ($65) | $33 | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,080 ($5.64) | $9 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,100 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $3,771 (CH$2,730,178) in Santiago.
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