- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 55% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,108 (ARS $340) | ARS $205 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,100 (ARS $228) | ARS $166 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,399 (ARS $134) | ARS $70 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$785 (ARS $44) | ARS $29 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,901 (ARS $106) | ARS $49 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$967 (ARS $54) | ARS $38 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,248 (ARS $181) | ARS $112 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$924 (ARS $51) | ARS $42 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$688 (ARS $38) | ARS $22 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$994 (ARS $55) | ARS $38 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,415 (ARS $246) | ARS $174 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,386 (ARS $77) | ARS $59 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$480 (ARS $27) | ARS $20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 56% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$710,547 (ARS $39,587) | ARS $20,836 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$440,327 (ARS $24,532) | ARS $13,990 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$87,010 (ARS $4,848) | ARS $3,581 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$507,374 (ARS $28,268) | ARS $15,556 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$340,465 (ARS $18,969) | ARS $10,536 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$58,878 (ARS $3,280) | ARS $2,805 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,081 (ARS $952) | ARS $814 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$238,410 (ARS $13,283) | ARS $11,978 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$48,057 (ARS $2,677) | ARS $4,600 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,528 (ARS $475) | ARS $218 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,066 (ARS $171) | ARS $130 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$34,785 (ARS $1,938) | ARS $1,840 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,116 (ARS $1,344) | ARS $1,500 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,138 (ARS $2,348) | ARS $2,496 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,645 (ARS $2,877) | ARS $2,558 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 104% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,989,900 (ARS $779,433) | ARS $532,654 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$799 (ARS $45) | ARS $30 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,559 (ARS $1,981) | ARS $609 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 120% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,346 (ARS $186) | ARS $137 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 (ARS $452) | ARS $211 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,008 (ARS $1,839) | ARS $574 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 (ARS $292) | ARS $99 | + 195% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,756 (ARS $154) | ARS $65 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,720 (ARS $152) | ARS $84 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,826 (ARS $102) | ARS $50 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 (ARS $89) | ARS $58 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 (ARS $428) | ARS $220 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 39% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 (ARS $1,276) | ARS $567 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,096 (ARS $451) | ARS $352 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (ARS $1,819) | ARS $1,622 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 (ARS $1,916) | ARS $1,104 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 (ARS $255) | ARS $158 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 (ARS $129) | ARS $73 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 (ARS $160) | ARS $97 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$304,196 (ARS $16,948) | ARS $19,747 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (ARS $5.61) | ARS $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,916 (ARS $1,778) | ARS $1,088 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,499 (ARS $195) | ARS $65 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 61% more expensive than in Argentina
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