Cost of living in Chile compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,547 (ARS $1,582) | ARS $1,402 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,779 (ARS $792) | ARS $970 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,337 (ARS $320) | ARS $365 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$912 (ARS $125) | ARS $132 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,313 (ARS $317) | ARS $255 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,349 (ARS $185) | ARS $217 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,430 (ARS $607) | ARS $541 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,445 (ARS $198) | ARS $214 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$927 (ARS $127) | ARS $88 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,123 (ARS $154) | ARS $182 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,692 (ARS $780) | ARS $687 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,748 (ARS $240) | ARS $247 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$599 (ARS $82) | ARS $91 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 25% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$819,553 (ARS $112,312) | ARS $78,409 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$515,132 (ARS $70,594) | ARS $47,285 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$64,115 (ARS $8,786) | ARS $5,777 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$490,417 (ARS $67,207) | ARS $51,397 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$329,756 (ARS $45,190) | ARS $33,523 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,262 (ARS $5,929) | ARS $5,509 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,813 (ARS $2,441) | ARS $2,285 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,088 (ARS $36,191) | ARS $54,435 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,201 (ARS $10,306) | ARS $31,371 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,544 (ARS $1,171) | ARS $683 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$5,684 (ARS $779) | ARS $514 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 41% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$41,621 (ARS $5,704) | ARS $8,772 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,528 (ARS $3,772) | ARS $6,221 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$56,101 (ARS $7,688) | ARS $18,010 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$63,353 (ARS $8,682) | ARS $13,852 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,813,100 (ARS $2,030,002) | ARS $4,277,310 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,072 (ARS $147) | ARS $120 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,692 (ARS $5,439) | ARS $2,415 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 26% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,117 (ARS $427) | ARS $588 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,294 (ARS $863) | ARS $950 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$37,964 (ARS $5,203) | ARS $2,261 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,838 (ARS $663) | ARS $507 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,384 (ARS $464) | ARS $327 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,532 (ARS $484) | ARS $408 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,936 (ARS $265) | ARS $245 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,862 (ARS $255) | ARS $253 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$12,000 (ARS $1,645) | ARS $1,021 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,616 (ARS $3,099) | ARS $2,749 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,628 (ARS $1,319) | ARS $1,160 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$25,604 (ARS $3,509) | ARS $3,362 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$39,309 (ARS $5,387) | ARS $4,295 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,287 (ARS $999) | ARS $747 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,345 (ARS $458) | ARS $422 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,778 (ARS $381) | ARS $330 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$505,019 (ARS $69,208) | ARS $104,887 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$121 (ARS $17) | ARS $28 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$39,425 (ARS $5,403) | ARS $3,961 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,305 (ARS $590) | ARS $316 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chile is 6% more expensive than in Argentina
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