- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,613 (ARS $190) | ARS $166 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,814 (ARS $129) | ARS $136 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,487 (ARS $84) | ARS $57 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$766 (ARS $26) | ARS $26 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,100 (ARS $71) | ARS $38 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$964 (ARS $33) | ARS $36 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,639 (ARS $123) | ARS $103 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$888 (ARS $30) | ARS $39 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$675 (ARS $23) | ARS $19 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,025 (ARS $35) | ARS $31 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,775 (ARS $162) | ARS $137 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,419 (ARS $48) | ARS $49 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$477 (ARS $16) | ARS $16 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 16% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$692,605 (ARS $23,435) | ARS $17,272 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$453,720 (ARS $15,352) | ARS $12,661 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$90,177 (ARS $3,051) | ARS $2,220 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$482,541 (ARS $16,327) | ARS $13,809 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$303,112 (ARS $10,256) | ARS $8,996 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$65,402 (ARS $2,213) | ARS $1,502 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,167 (ARS $581) | ARS $724 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$264,958 (ARS $8,965) | ARS $11,539 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$47,729 (ARS $1,615) | ARS $3,476 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,865 (ARS $266) | ARS $196 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,212 (ARS $143) | ARS $108 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 28% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,956 (ARS $1,250) | ARS $1,738 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$27,464 (ARS $929) | ARS $1,288 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,470 (ARS $1,572) | ARS $2,235 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,127 (ARS $1,899) | ARS $2,423 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 58% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,454,000 (ARS $421,393) | ARS $438,169 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$757 (ARS $26) | ARS $23 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,510 (ARS $1,202) | ARS $421 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,387 (ARS $115) | ARS $108 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,835 (ARS $231) | ARS $192 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,733 (ARS $1,006) | ARS $507 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,823 (ARS $163) | ARS $76 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,567 (ARS $87) | ARS $56 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,718 (ARS $92) | ARS $75 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,696 (ARS $57) | ARS $44 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,504 (ARS $51) | ARS $50 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,345 (ARS $249) | ARS $205 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 2% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,931 (ARS $776) | ARS $523 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,074 (ARS $273) | ARS $284 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$20,427 (ARS $691) | ARS $1,176 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$31,797 (ARS $1,076) | ARS $1,040 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,409 (ARS $149) | ARS $152 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,061 (ARS $70) | ARS $64 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,689 (ARS $91) | ARS $89 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$355,123 (ARS $12,016) | ARS $15,490 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$125 (ARS $4.23) | ARS $5.85 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,701 (ARS $1,073) | ARS $959 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,383 (ARS $114) | ARS $58 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03384
ARS
/
CLP
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Cost of living in Chile is 19% more expensive than in Argentina
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