Cost of living in Suez, Egypt vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Suez (Egypt) is 42% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 64 (CH$2,902) | CH$9,065 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 84 (CH$3,811) | CH$4,805 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 35 (CH$1,595) | CH$1,865 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (CH$679) | CH$834 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (CH$815) | CH$2,236 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (CH$408) | CH$1,171 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 60 (CH$2,717) | CH$3,757 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 22 (CH$977) | CH$1,247 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (CH$274) | CH$747 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CH$832 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CH$4,502 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (CH$626) | CH$1,541 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 11 (CH$510) | CH$421 | + 21% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Suez (Egypt) is 23% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 4,684 (CH$212,118) | CH$770,282 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,500 (CH$158,513) | CH$495,073 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 376 (CH$17,032) | CH$57,158 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CH$487,860 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CH$311,873 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CH$42,249 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 472 (CH$21,381) | CH$15,629 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 15,000 (CH$679,342) | CH$225,587 | + 201% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CH$63,287 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 105 (CH$4,755) | CH$7,477 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$4,513 | - | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Suez (Egypt) is 53% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 317 (CH$14,351) | CH$37,711 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,000 (CH$45,289) | CH$21,105 | + 115% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,500 (CH$113,224) | CH$45,907 | + 147% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 534 (CH$24,173) | CH$57,432 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Suez (Egypt) is 13% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$13,946,200 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6.00 (CH$272) | CH$793 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CH$40,666 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CH$5,566 | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Suez (Egypt) is 28% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CH$2,786 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CH$6,795 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 400 (CH$18,116) | CH$32,795 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CH$4,472 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CH$2,934 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 35 (CH$1,585) | CH$2,938 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 15 (CH$679) | CH$1,700 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | CH$1,677 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 50 (CH$2,264) | CH$11,931 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Suez (Egypt) is 38% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 100 (CH$4,529) | CH$21,492 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 86 (CH$3,891) | CH$8,791 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$31,837 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 250 (CH$11,322) | CH$28,448 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CH$5,999 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 31 (CH$1,413) | CH$2,836 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CH$2,394 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$420,479 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$124 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 341 (CH$15,432) | CH$45,773 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | CH$4,142 | - | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$2,400,000 in Santiago you would need to make just about CH$1,819,099 (E£ 40,166) in Suez.
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