Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States vs Rancagua, Chile
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (CH$10,333) | CH$6,840 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (CH$5,604) | CH$4,289 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (CH$1,992) | CH$2,114 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.67 (CH$469) | CH$782 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.06 (CH$1,448) | CH$1,679 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.32 (CH$3,039) | CH$772 | + 293% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.44 (CH$3,120) | CH$3,204 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (CH$2,560) | CH$688 | + 272% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (CH$1,466) | CH$625 | + 134% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.85 (CH$2,006) | CH$711 | + 182% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (CH$8,879) | CH$4,652 | + 91% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (CH$1,374) | CH$1,342 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (CH$1,548) | CH$461 | + 236% | |
Housing | + 159% | |||
Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,076 (CH$1,459,176) | CH$463,062 | + 215% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,305 (CH$917,286) | CH$318,129 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (CH$155,807) | CH$51,407 | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,405 (CH$987,130) | CH$318,525 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $910 (CH$639,220) | CH$250,000 | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (CH$89,042) | CH$24,357 | + 266% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (CH$31,040) | CH$17,190 | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | $304 (CH$213,975) | CH$227,688 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (CH$103,587) | CH$68,411 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CH$7,962) | CH$5,637 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (CH$14,018) | CH$8,181 | + 71% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is about the same as in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (CH$31,561) | CH$40,435 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (CH$22,611) | CH$23,886 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (CH$55,786) | CH$41,065 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (CH$65,840) | CH$56,228 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,975 (CH$16,147,062) | CH$13,472,300 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (CH$438) | CH$826 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (CH$39,841) | CH$45,000 | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CH$9,749) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CH$5,967) | CH$3,715 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (CH$10,586) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (CH$60,251) | CH$27,636 | + 118% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (CH$4,490) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (CH$2,472) | CH$2,465 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (CH$3,036) | CH$3,008 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (CH$2,282) | CH$1,571 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (CH$1,211) | CH$1,182 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (CH$13,244) | CH$6,539 | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (CH$32,773) | CH$22,567 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (CH$17,062) | CH$8,640 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (CH$147,270) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (CH$45,517) | CH$34,046 | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CH$7,358) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (CH$3,364) | CH$2,643 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 (CH$3,700) | CH$3,381 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (CH$300,833) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (CH$152) | CH$68 | + 124% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (CH$18,993) | CH$29,935 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CH$5,696) | CH$4,070 | + 40% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Rancagua (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$2,167,294 ($3,084) in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,450,000 in Rancagua.
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