Cost of living in Chile compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 61% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,659 (ARS $1,109) | ARS $628 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,700 (ARS $602) | ARS $448 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,773 (ARS $227) | ARS $150 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (ARS $107) | ARS $67 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,185 (ARS $280) | ARS $143 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,131 (ARS $145) | ARS $87 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,843 (ARS $492) | ARS $270 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,238 (ARS $159) | ARS $102 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$734 (ARS $94) | ARS $49 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$843 (ARS $108) | ARS $79 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,698 (ARS $602) | ARS $279 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,531 (ARS $196) | ARS $144 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$437 (ARS $56) | ARS $39 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 99% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$720,166 (ARS $92,222) | ARS $36,561 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$456,678 (ARS $58,481) | ARS $23,279 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,028 (ARS $7,431) | ARS $4,424 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$445,048 (ARS $56,991) | ARS $24,607 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,524 (ARS $38,740) | ARS $16,097 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,091 (ARS $5,518) | ARS $3,459 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,474 (ARS $2,110) | ARS $1,428 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$226,996 (ARS $29,068) | ARS $35,028 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,347 (ARS $7,984) | ARS $14,588 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,261 (ARS $930) | ARS $350 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,521 (ARS $579) | ARS $260 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,272 (ARS $4,773) | ARS $3,818 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,587 (ARS $2,636) | ARS $2,357 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,954 (ARS $5,885) | ARS $6,756 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$54,721 (ARS $7,007) | ARS $5,613 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 71% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,396,700 (ARS $1,715,534) | ARS $2,008,020 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$808 (ARS $103) | ARS $68 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,985 (ARS $4,992) | ARS $1,549 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 101% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,093 (ARS $396) | ARS $287 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,976 (ARS $893) | ARS $615 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,813 (ARS $4,074) | ARS $1,170 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,189 (ARS $536) | ARS $258 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,878 (ARS $369) | ARS $164 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,903 (ARS $372) | ARS $219 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,620 (ARS $207) | ARS $113 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,512 (ARS $194) | ARS $128 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,476 (ARS $1,341) | ARS $498 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 38% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,450 (ARS $2,491) | ARS $1,295 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,852 (ARS $1,134) | ARS $664 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,929 (ARS $3,833) | ARS $2,179 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,208 (ARS $3,740) | ARS $2,180 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,618 (ARS $719) | ARS $403 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,843 (ARS $364) | ARS $166 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,323 (ARS $298) | ARS $153 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$385,711 (ARS $49,393) | ARS $65,887 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$105 (ARS $13) | ARS $18 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$39,919 (ARS $5,112) | ARS $1,958 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,022 (ARS $515) | ARS $171 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chile is 67% more expensive than in Argentina
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