Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile)
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| Food | + 63% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 63% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Toronto | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (CH$18,060) | CH$16,483 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (CH$10,461) | CH$7,248 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (CH$7,302) | CH$2,793 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.25 (CH$2,980) | CH$1,140 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 (CH$4,403) | CH$3,647 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.71 (CH$4,001) | CH$1,591 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (CH$9,410) | CH$5,798 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.39 (CH$3,775) | CH$1,712 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.61 (CH$3,230) | CH$1,636 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.19 (CH$2,235) | CH$1,170 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (CH$14,688) | CH$6,222 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.48 (CH$2,437) | CH$2,138 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.73 (CH$1,913) | CH$662 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 157% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Toronto | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,579 (CH$2,507,457) | CH$1,078,410 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$3,135 (CH$2,196,071) | CH$683,281 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$238 (CH$166,638) | CH$90,648 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,960 (CH$2,073,633) | CH$668,131 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,190 (CH$1,534,340) | CH$433,619 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$147 (CH$102,881) | CH$52,609 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$64 (CH$45,110) | CH$18,434 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$488 (CH$341,883) | CH$302,175 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$172 (CH$120,755) | CH$95,691 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (CH$10,356) | CH$11,478 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (CH$20,679) | CH$9,622 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Toronto | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (CH$49,254) | CH$51,678 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (CH$39,063) | CH$34,270 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$152 (CH$106,205) | CH$72,594 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$205 (CH$143,734) | CH$75,742 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 110% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Toronto | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,085 (CH$23,179,631) | CH$18,792,300 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.48 (CH$1,039) | CH$1,294 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$169 (CH$118,469) | CH$44,918 | + 164% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (CH$17,198) | CH$6,488 | + 165% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 66% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Toronto | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$16 (CH$11,057) | CH$3,645 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$39 (CH$27,136) | CH$11,248 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$94 (CH$66,011) | CH$43,782 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$13 (CH$9,383) | CH$4,486 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 (CH$6,300) | CH$4,528 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (CH$6,298) | CH$4,589 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.56 (CH$3,196) | CH$2,201 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$5.11 (CH$3,581) | CH$3,322 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$39 (CH$27,519) | CH$20,226 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Toronto | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$82 (CH$57,391) | CH$34,365 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$36 (CH$24,953) | CH$12,173 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$289 (CH$202,587) | CH$72,749 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$162 (CH$113,375) | CH$60,146 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (CH$11,311) | CH$8,821 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$7 (CH$4,571) | CH$4,013 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$10 (CH$6,758) | CH$3,711 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$730 (CH$511,478) | CH$523,011 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.34 (CH$242) | CH$181 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$75 (CH$52,737) | CH$53,982 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (CH$12,228) | CH$4,968 | + 146% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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