- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 67% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,896 (ARS $329) | ARS $192 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,981 (ARS $222) | ARS $154 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,576 (ARS $144) | ARS $68 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$783 (ARS $44) | ARS $28 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,029 (ARS $113) | ARS $46 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$976 (ARS $54) | ARS $36 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,482 (ARS $194) | ARS $106 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$898 (ARS $50) | ARS $41 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$676 (ARS $38) | ARS $21 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$956 (ARS $53) | ARS $36 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,610 (ARS $257) | ARS $159 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,407 (ARS $78) | ARS $55 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$487 (ARS $27) | ARS $18 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$710,603 (ARS $39,649) | ARS $20,038 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$452,761 (ARS $25,263) | ARS $13,606 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$82,614 (ARS $4,610) | ARS $3,337 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$511,918 (ARS $28,563) | ARS $15,355 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$335,490 (ARS $18,719) | ARS $10,018 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$58,624 (ARS $3,271) | ARS $2,620 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,233 (ARS $962) | ARS $800 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$255,649 (ARS $14,264) | ARS $12,114 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,425 (ARS $2,590) | ARS $3,963 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,879 (ARS $440) | ARS $207 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,667 (ARS $205) | ARS $135 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,705 (ARS $1,992) | ARS $1,760 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,837 (ARS $1,274) | ARS $1,485 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,238 (ARS $2,468) | ARS $2,412 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$52,352 (ARS $2,921) | ARS $2,475 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,644,200 (ARS $761,305) | ARS $491,657 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$772 (ARS $43) | ARS $27 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,796 (ARS $1,997) | ARS $566 | + 253% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 123% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,158 (ARS $176) | ARS $135 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,169 (ARS $400) | ARS $203 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,882 (ARS $1,723) | ARS $595 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,599 (ARS $312) | ARS $100 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,634 (ARS $147) | ARS $61 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,641 (ARS $147) | ARS $78 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,863 (ARS $104) | ARS $46 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,621 (ARS $90) | ARS $57 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,697 (ARS $429) | ARS $210 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 52% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$23,115 (ARS $1,290) | ARS $551 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,024 (ARS $448) | ARS $340 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$33,115 (ARS $1,848) | ARS $1,403 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,709 (ARS $1,825) | ARS $1,048 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,440 (ARS $248) | ARS $150 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,188 (ARS $122) | ARS $71 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,899 (ARS $162) | ARS $94 | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$342,898 (ARS $19,133) | ARS $16,989 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$96 (ARS $5.38) | ARS $6 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,992 (ARS $1,729) | ARS $1,055 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,429 (ARS $191) | ARS $61 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 71% more expensive than in Argentina
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