Cost of living in Curicó, Chile vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Curicó (Chile) is 33% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,075 (R$ 53) | R$ 27 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$2,863 (R$ 22) | R$ 28 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,757 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$778 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 3.23 | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,697 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,084 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,651 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$646 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$853 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.65 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$817 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.75 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,994 (R$ 30) | R$ 36 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,268 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$437 (R$ 3.29) | R$ 3.21 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Curicó (Chile) is 54% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$500,069 (R$ 3,758) | R$ 2,196 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$200,000 (R$ 1,503) | R$ 1,615 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$36,714 (R$ 276) | R$ 473 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$505,822 (R$ 3,801) | R$ 2,053 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$278,985 (R$ 2,096) | R$ 1,133 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,354 (R$ 356) | R$ 248 | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$13,022 (R$ 98) | R$ 85 | + 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$150,000 (R$ 1,127) | R$ 1,944 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$69,730 (R$ 524) | R$ 419 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$5,315 (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (R$ 75) | R$ 17 | + 338% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Curicó (Chile) is 13% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$24,950 (R$ 187) | R$ 172 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$14,955 (R$ 112) | R$ 169 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,058 (R$ 301) | R$ 289 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,601 (R$ 403) | R$ 234 | + 72% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Curicó (Chile) is 6% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$5,990,990 (R$ 45,021) | R$ 76,119 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$911 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.01 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$26,126 (R$ 196) | R$ 224 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Curicó (Chile) is 19% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$1,797 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,550 (R$ 72) | R$ 55 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$17,523 (R$ 132) | R$ 184 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$3,481 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,179 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,183 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,099 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$851 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.43 | + 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,486 (R$ 49) | R$ 27 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Curicó (Chile) is 13% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$10,000 (R$ 75) | R$ 121 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,340 (R$ 63) | R$ 59 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 (R$ 113) | R$ 195 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$17,869 (R$ 134) | R$ 168 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,689 (R$ 58) | R$ 25 | + 135% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,771 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 121% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,405 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$250,901 (R$ 1,885) | R$ 3,354 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$70 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.25 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$28,572 (R$ 215) | R$ 107 | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,009 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 204% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Curicó (Chile) is 13% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 7,338 (CH$976,470) in Curicó to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,500 in Santo André.
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