Cost of living in Puerto Montt, Chile vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,271 ($10) | $18 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,487 ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,124 ($2.90) | $5.20 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$796 ($1.09) | $1.16 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,839 ($2.51) | $5.18 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,193 ($1.63) | $4.92 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,848 ($5.25) | $12 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,233 ($1.68) | $4.15 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$753 ($1.03) | $2.18 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$822 ($1.12) | $5.54 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,510 ($8) | $18 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,539 ($2.10) | $2.51 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$564 ($0.77) | $3.82 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 78% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$566,097 ($772) | $3,960 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$312,736 ($426) | $3,733 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,625 ($87) | $128 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$336,959 ($459) | $2,888 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$222,781 ($304) | $2,294 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$51,915 ($71) | $101 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,730 ($27) | $48 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$254,991 ($348) | $518 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,251 ($79) | $139 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,156 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,010 ($4.10) | $42 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 32% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,537 ($43) | $62 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,806 ($37) | $46 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,956 ($59) | $105 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$45,706 ($62) | $171 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 42% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,332,500 ($18,179) | $23,115 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$815 ($1.11) | $0.95 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$31,094 ($42) | $92 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,277 ($10) | $19 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 54% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,476 ($4.74) | $9 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,425 ($10) | $12 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,861 ($41) | $132 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,091 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,085 ($2.84) | $4.80 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,243 ($4.42) | $8 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,311 ($1.79) | $4.63 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,050 ($1.43) | $2.49 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,256 ($5.80) | $32 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,738 ($21) | $61 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,300 ($10) | $31 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$41,327 ($56) | $263 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,539 ($38) | $109 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,432 ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,852 ($3.89) | $5.19 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,487 ($3.39) | $8 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$566,991 ($773) | $405 | + 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$63 ($0.09) | $0.35 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$24,219 ($33) | $111 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,425 ($3.31) | $11 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 62% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $4,562 (CH$3,345,876) in Puerto Montt.
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