Cost of living in Chile compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 8% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,124 (ARS $5,496) | ARS $4,558 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,951 (ARS $2,705) | ARS $3,018 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,712 (ARS $1,055) | ARS $992 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,121 (ARS $436) | ARS $391 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,149 (ARS $1,225) | ARS $977 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,449 (ARS $564) | ARS $639 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,805 (ARS $2,259) | ARS $1,471 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,461 (ARS $568) | ARS $645 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,178 (ARS $459) | ARS $422 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,124 (ARS $437) | ARS $474 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$7,087 (ARS $2,758) | ARS $2,036 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,950 (ARS $759) | ARS $731 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$653 (ARS $254) | ARS $257 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 42% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$949,560 (ARS $369,482) | ARS $236,666 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$592,314 (ARS $230,475) | ARS $147,449 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,154 (ARS $26,908) | ARS $18,501 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$602,814 (ARS $234,560) | ARS $160,740 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$401,218 (ARS $156,117) | ARS $119,249 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$45,888 (ARS $17,855) | ARS $16,328 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,941 (ARS $6,203) | ARS $4,663 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$234,055 (ARS $91,073) | ARS $128,101 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,762 (ARS $28,701) | ARS $75,441 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,956 (ARS $3,485) | ARS $1,775 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,312 (ARS $4,012) | ARS $1,845 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,423 (ARS $16,507) | ARS $28,121 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,661 (ARS $10,374) | ARS $16,659 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$66,553 (ARS $25,896) | ARS $42,183 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,321 (ARS $28,530) | ARS $38,430 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,284,900 (ARS $5,947,491) | ARS $8,326,990 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,273 (ARS $495) | ARS $288 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,636 (ARS $16,201) | ARS $8,449 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,624 (ARS $1,410) | ARS $1,919 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,107 (ARS $3,543) | ARS $3,182 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$37,044 (ARS $14,414) | ARS $6,068 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,521 (ARS $1,759) | ARS $1,591 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,842 (ARS $1,495) | ARS $889 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,898 (ARS $1,517) | ARS $1,422 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,823 (ARS $710) | ARS $821 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,190 (ARS $852) | ARS $708 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,023 (ARS $6,235) | ARS $3,198 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,566 (ARS $10,726) | ARS $7,822 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,113 (ARS $3,935) | ARS $3,383 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,928 (ARS $8,921) | ARS $13,573 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,934 (ARS $17,095) | ARS $15,418 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,497 (ARS $3,306) | ARS $2,850 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,095 (ARS $1,593) | ARS $1,513 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,182 (ARS $1,238) | ARS $1,105 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,929 (ARS $223,321) | ARS $347,640 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (ARS $48) | ARS $59 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$52,353 (ARS $20,371) | ARS $9,148 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,577 (ARS $1,781) | ARS $983 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,851 prices entered by 1,485 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 21% more expensive than in Argentina
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