Cost of living in Valparaiso (Chile) is 10% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Valparaiso (Chile) is 15% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Valparaiso | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$21,537 | CH$14,181 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,045 | CH$7,078 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$3,113 | CH$2,755 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,167 | CH$1,110 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,406 | CH$3,131 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,259 | CH$1,468 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,493 | CH$5,928 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,293 | CH$1,432 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,294 | CH$1,165 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,022 | CH$1,149 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,578 | CH$6,766 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,123 | CH$1,919 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$621 | CH$661 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Valparaiso (Chile) is 14% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Valparaiso | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$846,515 | CH$983,406 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$500,780 | CH$634,178 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$62,420 | CH$70,638 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$584,803 | CH$625,080 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$334,419 | CH$395,431 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$35,830 | CH$46,154 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,617 | CH$15,549 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$242,908 | CH$235,519 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$65,489 | CH$73,812 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,492 | CH$8,739 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,271 | CH$10,990 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Valparaiso (Chile) is 11% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Valparaiso | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$45,682 | CH$40,248 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,476 | CH$27,529 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$66,464 | CH$68,802 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$71,231 | CH$74,914 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Valparaiso (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Valparaiso | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,474,600 | CH$15,177,400 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,317 | CH$1,277 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$29,072 | CH$42,830 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$9,065 | CH$10,625 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Valparaiso (Chile) is 5% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Valparaiso | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,582 | CH$3,449 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$10,574 | CH$9,586 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$40,611 | CH$31,544 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$6,071 | CH$4,238 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,669 | CH$3,902 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,395 | CH$3,737 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,098 | CH$2,012 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,485 | CH$2,206 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,943 | CH$19,286 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Valparaiso (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Valparaiso | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,162 | CH$28,221 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,876 | CH$10,858 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$34,450 | CH$22,465 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$38,901 | CH$45,647 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,581 | CH$9,659 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,264 | CH$4,512 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,656 | CH$3,085 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$567,666 | CH$554,980 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$111 | CH$148 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,066 | CH$65,546 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,322 | CH$4,365 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,140 prices entered by 397 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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