Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in La Serena (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,118 (£8) | £10 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,684 (£4.61) | £5.65 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,466 (£1.44) | £4.17 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$816 (£0.80) | £0.73 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,059 (£2.03) | £2.75 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,123 (£1.11) | £1.92 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,722 (£3.66) | £5.41 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,038 (£1.02) | £1.89 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (£0.59) | £0.81 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$864 (£0.85) | £2.16 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,202 (£6) | £7 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,538 (£1.51) | £1.92 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$470 (£0.46) | £0.74 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 57% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$534,830 (£526) | £1,367 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$352,442 (£347) | £832 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$52,969 (£52) | £164 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$394,680 (£389) | £1,029 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,231 (£288) | £915 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,169 (£34) | £156 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,174 (£22) | £19 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$227,781 (£224) | £340 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,656 (£46) | £71 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,528 (£6) | £5.36 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,829 (£2.79) | £10 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,963 (£30) | £49 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,204 (£21) | £32 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,011 (£40) | £54 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,507 (£51) | £55 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 39% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (£13,652) | £22,837 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$840 (£0.83) | £1.23 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,713 (£35) | £59 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,724 (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 13% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,721 (£4.65) | £2.90 | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,444 (£8) | £9 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (£33) | £75 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,602 (£4.53) | £2.74 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,604 (£2.56) | £1.35 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,796 (£2.75) | £2.57 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,593 (£1.57) | £1.80 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,481 (£1.46) | £1.49 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,191 (£7) | £11 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 (£22) | £23 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,280 (£7) | £22 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,308 (£32) | £100 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,935 (£33) | £54 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,318 (£5.23) | £8 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,252 (£2.22) | £2.65 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,803 (£1.78) | £3.79 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$411,355 (£405) | £295 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$127 (£0.12) | £0.20 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,695 (£30) | £35 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,164 (£3.11) | £9 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £2,232 (CH$2,267,589) in La Serena.
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