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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 44% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,343 (ARS $566) | ARS $345 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,499 (ARS $346) | ARS $265 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,871 (ARS $144) | ARS $101 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$800 (ARS $62) | ARS $50 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,945 (ARS $150) | ARS $80 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$999 (ARS $77) | ARS $53 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,412 (ARS $263) | ARS $195 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$956 (ARS $74) | ARS $60 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$776 (ARS $60) | ARS $30 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$976 (ARS $75) | ARS $54 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,274 (ARS $329) | ARS $204 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,421 (ARS $109) | ARS $95 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$449 (ARS $35) | ARS $30 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 72% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$721,959 (ARS $55,603) | ARS $26,363 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$457,335 (ARS $35,222) | ARS $16,671 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$67,113 (ARS $5,169) | ARS $3,906 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$489,881 (ARS $37,729) | ARS $20,080 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$313,498 (ARS $24,145) | ARS $12,578 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$43,769 (ARS $3,371) | ARS $3,043 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$18,044 (ARS $1,390) | ARS $1,136 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$206,860 (ARS $15,932) | ARS $18,257 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$54,734 (ARS $4,215) | ARS $7,243 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,077 (ARS $622) | ARS $283 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$5,875 (ARS $453) | ARS $179 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 4% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$34,018 (ARS $2,620) | ARS $2,524 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,271 (ARS $1,715) | ARS $1,891 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,133 (ARS $3,399) | ARS $3,705 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,519 (ARS $4,353) | ARS $3,674 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 75% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,570,000 (ARS $968,100) | ARS $898,398 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$838 (ARS $65) | ARS $49 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,046 (ARS $3,007) | ARS $1,065 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 75% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,763 (ARS $290) | ARS $242 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,626 (ARS $587) | ARS $405 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,150 (ARS $2,322) | ARS $911 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,287 (ARS $330) | ARS $187 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,900 (ARS $223) | ARS $106 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,837 (ARS $218) | ARS $154 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,731 (ARS $133) | ARS $85 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,603 (ARS $123) | ARS $93 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,120 (ARS $779) | ARS $346 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,076 (ARS $1,546) | ARS $805 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,672 (ARS $668) | ARS $474 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$23,560 (ARS $1,815) | ARS $1,910 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,591 (ARS $2,587) | ARS $1,448 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,439 (ARS $419) | ARS $244 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,739 (ARS $211) | ARS $114 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,422 (ARS $187) | ARS $118 | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$316,931 (ARS $24,409) | ARS $32,051 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$90 (ARS $7) | ARS $10 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,851 (ARS $2,530) | ARS $1,476 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,988 (ARS $307) | ARS $102 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 53% more expensive than in Argentina
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