Cost of living in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 30% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 66% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,141 (41,265 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,832 (19,937 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,802 (8,176 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,040 (3,035 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,789 (8,138 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,382 (4,032 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,698 (16,628 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,481 (4,322 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,012 (2,954 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,068 (3,118 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,841 (19,964 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,896 (5,532 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$675 (1,969 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 31% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$987,296 (2,881,094 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$607,776 (1,773,591 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$66,985 (195,473 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$634,500 (1,851,577 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$398,268 (1,162,212 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$40,298 (117,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,875 (46,326 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$237,473 (692,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$78,182 (228,147 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,113 (23,675 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,022 (23,410 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,034 (125,580 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,139 (87,951 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$65,438 (190,959 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,894 (215,634 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 8% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,467,500 (42,218,572 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,265 (3,691 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$43,676 (127,455 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,210 (21,039 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 40% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,769 (10,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,216 (32,731 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$34,953 (101,999 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,377 (12,772 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,926 (11,457 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,797 (11,080 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,992 (5,812 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,095 (6,113 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$18,036 (52,631 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 918% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 26% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$26,182 (76,402 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,396 (30,338 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,226 (64,859 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$46,514 (135,735 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,531 (24,896 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,200 (12,256 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,865 (8,361 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$596,608 (1,741,001 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$120 (351 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$55,873 (163,046 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,656 (13,587 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 159% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,823 prices entered by 399 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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