- Cost of Living
- Chile
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- Iquique
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iquique, Chile compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Iquique (Chile) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$3,584 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 134 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,165 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 91 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,859 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 52 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$734 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,778 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 31 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$842 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 15 | + 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,861 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 58 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$964 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 38 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$683 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$963 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 15 | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,552 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 177 | - 37% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,078 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$502 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 19% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 77% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$640,000 (Mex$ 19,991) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$450,538 (Mex$ 14,073) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$127,984 (Mex$ 3,998) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 300% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$397,730 (Mex$ 12,423) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$301,075 (Mex$ 9,404) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$194,151 (Mex$ 6,064) | Mex$ 620 | + 878% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$23,810 (Mex$ 744) | Mex$ 432 | + 72% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$371,707 (Mex$ 11,611) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$79,167 (Mex$ 2,473) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,025 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 36 | + 505% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,292 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 63 | + 14% | |
Clothes | + 165% | |||
Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 165% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$25,505 (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 787 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$62,481 (Mex$ 1,952) | Mex$ 523 | + 273% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,022 (Mex$ 1,250) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$67,953 (Mex$ 2,123) | Mex$ 934 | + 127% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 57% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,000,000 (Mex$ 468,538) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$784 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$27,150 (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 543 | + 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,503 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 103 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 89% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$5,067 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 65 | + 142% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,000 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 225 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$24,595 (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 378 | + 103% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,750 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 66 | + 173% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,705 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 39 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,500 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 50 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,438 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 23 | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,278 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,263 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 101 | + 93% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 56% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$24,495 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 277 | + 176% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$6,953 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 131 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$10,004 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 734 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$37,506 (Mex$ 1,172) | Mex$ 722 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,874 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 77 | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,009 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 47 | + 98% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,899 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 31 | + 91% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$350,000 (Mex$ 10,933) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$102 (Mex$ 3.19) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,086 (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 647 | + 69% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,794 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 47 | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iquique (Chile) is 60% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 70,585
(CH$2,259,753)
in Iquique
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan.
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