Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 25% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$9,027 ($13) | $9 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,792 ($7) | $4.54 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,865 ($2.65) | $1.41 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 ($1.19) | $1.00 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,236 ($3.18) | $1.63 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,171 ($1.67) | $1.00 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,757 ($5.35) | $3.32 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,247 ($1.77) | $0.96 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$747 ($1.06) | $1.06 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$832 ($1.18) | $1.19 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,502 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,541 ($2.19) | $1.73 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$421 ($0.60) | $1.00 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 25% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$769,171 ($1,094) | $420 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$495,073 ($704) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,158 ($81) | $55 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,860 ($694) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$311,873 ($444) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,249 ($60) | $46 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,629 ($22) | $22 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$225,587 ($321) | $591 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,287 ($90) | $127 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,477 ($11) | $5.34 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,513 ($6) | $5.00 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,711 ($54) | $43 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,105 ($30) | $27 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,907 ($65) | $127 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$57,432 ($82) | $41 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,945,100 ($19,842) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$793 ($1.13) | $1.09 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,506 ($58) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,566 ($8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 23% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,786 ($3.96) | $9 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,795 ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$32,795 ($47) | $20 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,472 ($6) | $1.77 | + 260% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,934 ($4.17) | $2.55 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,938 ($4.18) | $2.30 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,700 ($2.42) | $0.95 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,677 ($2.39) | $0.91 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,931 ($17) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 18% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,492 ($31) | $12 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,791 ($13) | $11 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,837 ($45) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,448 ($40) | $18 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,999 ($9) | $3.39 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,836 ($4.03) | $2.73 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,394 ($3.41) | $1.00 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$420,479 ($598) | $320 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 ($0.18) | $0.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$45,773 ($65) | $51 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,142 ($5.89) | $2.50 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,705 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $1,400 (CH$983,851) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,200 in Quevedo.
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