Cost of living in Ovalle, Chile vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Ovalle (Chile) is 46% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$4,689 (R$ 36) | R$ 30 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$3,689 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,200 (R$ 17) | R$ 30 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$700 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 4.00 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,000 (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,000 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,400 (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$800 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 10 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$700 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 60 | - 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,000 (R$ 38) | R$ 120 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,300 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$371 (R$ 2.85) | R$ 3.00 | - 5% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Ovalle (Chile) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$203,300 (R$ 1,560) | R$ 1,450 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$50,000 (R$ 384) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$100,000 (R$ 768) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$50,000 (R$ 384) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$13,000 (R$ 100) | R$ 70 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$240,000 (R$ 1,842) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,000 (R$ 307) | R$ 300 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,000 (R$ 69) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Ovalle (Chile) is 27% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$21,000 (R$ 161) | R$ 80 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$15,000 (R$ 115) | R$ 60 | + 92% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$28,919 (R$ 222) | R$ 500 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$30,000 (R$ 230) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Ovalle (Chile) is 6% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 15,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$833 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.46 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 227 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Ovalle (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,000 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$2,000 (R$ 15) | R$ 50 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,000 (R$ 230) | R$ 300 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$3,000 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,200 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,000 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,300 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$3,000 (R$ 23) | R$ 60 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Ovalle (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$12,000 (R$ 92) | R$ 200 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,000 (R$ 61) | R$ 80 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$4,000 (R$ 31) | R$ 300 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$10,000 (R$ 77) | R$ 80 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$3,000 (R$ 23) | R$ 80 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,000 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$5,000 (R$ 38) | R$ 5.00 | + 668% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$350,000 (R$ 2,686) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$120 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 0.50 | + 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$15,000 (R$ 115) | R$ 300 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,000 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.00 | + 361% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ovalle (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 5,400 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 4,629 (CH$603,086) in Ovalle.
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