Cost of living in Iquique, Chile vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Iquique (Chile) is 37% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,800 (£5.78) | £10 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,550 (£4.54) | £6 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,907 (£1.90) | £3.36 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$900 (£0.90) | £1.01 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,132 (£2.13) | £2.86 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$823 (£0.82) | £1.28 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,686 (£3.68) | £5.47 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,149 (£1.15) | £1.94 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$816 (£0.81) | £0.85 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$881 (£0.88) | £1.71 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,645 (£4.63) | £8 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,371 (£1.37) | £1.78 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$478 (£0.48) | £0.90 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 54% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$610,443 (£609) | £1,801 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$374,990 (£374) | £1,197 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$108,563 (£108) | £138 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$346,776 (£346) | £981 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$270,916 (£270) | £609 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$55,755 (£56) | £131 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$21,851 (£22) | £17 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$223,916 (£223) | £331 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,121 (£64) | £66 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,713 (£7) | £5.73 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,869 (£3.86) | £11 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,130 (£30) | £81 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$36,838 (£37) | £29 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,704 (£42) | £67 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$49,849 (£50) | £63 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,477,890 (£8,456) | £17,216 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$852 (£0.85) | £1.21 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$32,516 (£32) | £52 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$3,998 (£3.99) | £13 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 19% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,524 (£4.51) | £3.90 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,596 (£5.58) | £7 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$26,573 (£27) | £80 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,898 (£4.89) | £3.07 | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,085 (£3.08) | £1.41 | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,714 (£2.71) | £3.30 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,444 (£1.44) | £1.51 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,401 (£1.40) | £1.20 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,779 (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 40% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,682 (£16) | £32 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,068 (£8) | £23 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$18,000 (£18) | £89 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,140 (£27) | £51 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,349 (£5.34) | £7 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,390 (£2.38) | £3.62 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,861 (£1.86) | £4.40 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$372,617 (£372) | £401 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$91 (£0.09) | £0.17 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,447 (£36) | £27 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,101 (£3.09) | £9 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,100 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,941 (CH$2,948,557) in Iquique.
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