Cost of living in Pereira, Colombia vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Pereira (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$22,330 (CH$4,334) | CH$9,065 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,853 (CH$3,077) | CH$4,805 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,874 (CH$1,334) | CH$1,865 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,549 (CH$495) | CH$834 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,704 (CH$1,107) | CH$2,236 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,487 (CH$483) | CH$1,171 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,610 (CH$1,477) | CH$3,757 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,180 (CH$811) | CH$1,247 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,891 (CH$367) | CH$747 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,666 (CH$517) | CH$832 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$24,425 (CH$4,740) | CH$4,502 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,953 (CH$767) | CH$1,541 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,614 (CH$313) | CH$421 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Pereira (Colombia) is 53% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,197,260 (CH$232,350) | CH$770,282 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$647,538 (CH$125,666) | CH$495,073 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$146,352 (CH$28,402) | CH$57,158 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$822,264 (CH$159,575) | CH$487,860 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$462,672 (CH$89,790) | CH$311,873 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$189,153 (CH$36,709) | CH$42,249 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$84,443 (CH$16,388) | CH$15,629 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,292,020 (CH$250,740) | CH$225,587 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$424,219 (CH$82,327) | CH$63,287 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,947 (CH$2,901) | CH$7,477 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,765 (CH$1,895) | CH$4,513 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Pereira (Colombia) is 19% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$146,049 (CH$28,343) | CH$37,711 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$88,005 (CH$17,079) | CH$21,105 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$290,562 (CH$56,389) | CH$45,907 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$169,139 (CH$32,824) | CH$57,432 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Pereira (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,221,700 (CH$8,776,087) | CH$13,946,200 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,188 (CH$813) | CH$793 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$88,879 (CH$17,248) | CH$40,666 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$27,189 (CH$5,277) | CH$5,566 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Pereira (Colombia) is 34% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$21,532 (CH$4,179) | CH$2,786 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,744 (CH$3,055) | CH$6,795 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$80,653 (CH$15,652) | CH$32,795 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,109 (CH$3,320) | CH$4,472 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,774 (CH$2,285) | CH$2,934 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$13,460 (CH$2,612) | CH$2,938 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,483 (CH$1,064) | CH$1,700 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,463 (CH$866) | CH$1,677 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,920 (CH$3,284) | CH$11,931 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Pereira (Colombia) is 51% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$26,150 (CH$5,075) | CH$21,492 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,067 (CH$4,671) | CH$8,791 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$58,404 (CH$11,334) | CH$31,837 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$90,344 (CH$17,533) | CH$28,448 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,353 (CH$3,950) | CH$5,999 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,246 (CH$1,212) | CH$2,836 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,223 (CH$625) | CH$2,394 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,657,310 (CH$321,631) | CH$420,479 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$289 (CH$56) | CH$124 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$122,121 (CH$23,700) | CH$45,773 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$6,360 (CH$1,234) | CH$4,142 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,300,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,263,291 (COL$6,509,528) in Pereira.
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