Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calama (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,711 (R$ 50) | R$ 35 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,051 (R$ 45) | R$ 20 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,195 (R$ 9) | R$ 30 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$863 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.00 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,101 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,420 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,051 (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,317 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$699 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 10 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$800 (R$ 6) | R$ 60 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,000 (R$ 38) | R$ 120 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,247 (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$570 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 3.00 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Calama (Chile) is 22% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$744,236 (R$ 5,593) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$624,658 (R$ 4,694) | R$ 1,450 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$100,000 (R$ 751) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$450,107 (R$ 3,382) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$450,000 (R$ 3,382) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,000 (R$ 451) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$30,000 (R$ 225) | R$ 70 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$280,000 (R$ 2,104) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,286 (R$ 468) | R$ 300 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,555 (R$ 57) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (R$ 75) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 70% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,596 (R$ 222) | R$ 80 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,000 (R$ 188) | R$ 60 | + 213% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$21,366 (R$ 161) | R$ 500 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 41% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,750,000 (R$ 88,298) | R$ 15,000 | + 489% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$832 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.46 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,400 (R$ 266) | R$ 227 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$25,000 (R$ 188) | R$ 300 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,600 (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,256 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 (R$ 38) | R$ 60 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 24% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,000 (R$ 105) | R$ 200 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,500 (R$ 56) | R$ 80 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 300 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 80 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 80 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,500 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,500 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.00 | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (R$ 2.48) | R$ 0.50 | + 396% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 (R$ 263) | R$ 300 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.00 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 96 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 17,133 (CH$2,279,884) in Calama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 16,000 in Paulinia.
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