Cost of living in Iquique, Chile vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Iquique (Chile) is 7% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,800 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 180 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,550 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 100 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,907 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 50 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$900 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 17 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,132 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 28 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$823 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 35 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,686 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 100 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,149 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 97 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$816 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$881 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,645 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 200 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,371 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$478 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 31% | |
Housing | + 112% | |||
Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 112% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$610,443 (Mex$ 17,554) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$374,990 (Mex$ 10,783) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$108,563 (Mex$ 3,122) | Mex$ 300 | + 941% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$346,776 (Mex$ 9,972) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 299% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$270,916 (Mex$ 7,790) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 290% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$55,755 (Mex$ 1,603) | Mex$ 200 | + 702% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$21,851 (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 500 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$223,916 (Mex$ 6,439) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,121 (Mex$ 1,844) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,713 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 180 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,869 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 200 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 118% | |||
Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 118% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,130 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 500 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$36,838 (Mex$ 1,059) | Mex$ 400 | + 165% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,704 (Mex$ 1,199) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$49,849 (Mex$ 1,433) | Mex$ 800 | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 34% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,477,890 (Mex$ 243,786) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$852 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$32,516 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 500 | + 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$3,998 (Mex$ 115) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 16% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,524 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 100 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,596 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 300 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$26,573 (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 500 | + 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,898 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 50 | + 182% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,085 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 75 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,714 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 70 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,444 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 30 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,401 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 40 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,779 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 80 | + 144% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 21% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,682 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 300 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,068 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 150 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$18,000 (Mex$ 518) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,140 (Mex$ 780) | Mex$ 500 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,349 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 130 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,390 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 50 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,861 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$372,617 (Mex$ 10,715) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$91 (Mex$ 2.63) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,447 (Mex$ 1,048) | Mex$ 800 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,101 (Mex$ 89) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iquique (Chile) is 35% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 27,012 (CH$939,354) in Iquique to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Patzcuaro.
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