Cost of living in Puerto Montt, Chile vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,271 (£7) | £10 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,487 (£4.45) | £5.65 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,124 (£2.11) | £4.17 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$796 (£0.79) | £0.73 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,839 (£1.82) | £2.75 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,193 (£1.18) | £1.92 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,848 (£3.82) | £5.41 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,233 (£1.22) | £1.89 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$753 (£0.75) | £0.81 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$822 (£0.82) | £2.16 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,510 (£5.47) | £7 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,539 (£1.53) | £1.92 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$564 (£0.56) | £0.74 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$566,097 (£562) | £1,367 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$312,736 (£310) | £832 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,625 (£63) | £164 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$336,959 (£334) | £1,029 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$222,781 (£221) | £915 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$51,915 (£52) | £156 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,730 (£20) | £19 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$254,991 (£253) | £340 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,251 (£58) | £71 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,156 (£6) | £5.36 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,010 (£2.99) | £10 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,537 (£31) | £49 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,806 (£27) | £32 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,956 (£43) | £54 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$45,706 (£45) | £55 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 44% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,332,500 (£13,226) | £22,837 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$815 (£0.81) | £1.23 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$31,094 (£31) | £59 | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,277 (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 25% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,476 (£3.45) | £2.90 | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,425 (£7) | £9 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,861 (£30) | £75 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,091 (£5.05) | £2.74 | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,085 (£2.07) | £1.35 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,243 (£3.22) | £2.57 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,311 (£1.30) | £1.80 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,050 (£1.04) | £1.49 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,256 (£4.22) | £11 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,738 (£16) | £23 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,300 (£7) | £22 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$41,327 (£41) | £100 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,539 (£27) | £54 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,432 (£4.40) | £8 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,852 (£2.83) | £2.65 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,487 (£2.47) | £3.79 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$566,991 (£562) | £295 | + 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$78 (£0.08) | £0.20 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$24,219 (£24) | £35 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,425 (£2.41) | £9 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 44% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,700 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £2,086 (CH$2,103,211) in Puerto Montt.
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