Cost of living in Chile compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Chile | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,348 (B$16) | B$26 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,676 (B$8) | B$9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,863 (B$3.46) | B$14 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,025 (B$1.24) | B$6.00 | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,661 (B$3.22) | B$6.00 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,425 (B$1.72) | B$4.07 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,342 (B$6) | B$5.04 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,493 (B$1.81) | B$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,042 (B$1.26) | B$1.32 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,112 (B$1.34) | B$4.19 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$7,353 (B$9) | B$15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,970 (B$2.38) | B$4.64 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$648 (B$0.78) | B$3.85 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Chile | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$868,094 (B$1,050) | B$2,744 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$537,768 (B$650) | B$1,697 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,467 (B$84) | B$355 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$551,217 (B$667) | B$2,091 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$383,463 (B$464) | B$754 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$52,362 (B$63) | B$219 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,334 (B$20) | B$49 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,989 (B$320) | B$716 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,414 (B$91) | B$256 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,892 (B$11) | B$11 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,100 (B$10) | B$15 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Chile | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,240 (B$51) | B$100 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$24,768 (B$30) | B$74 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$61,642 (B$75) | B$150 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$68,973 (B$83) | B$110 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Chile | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,436,400 (B$17,460) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,229 (B$1.49) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$42,541 (B$51) | B$56 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Chile | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,430 (B$4.15) | B$5.71 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,591 (B$9) | B$23 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$43,985 (B$53) | B$114 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,425 (B$5.35) | B$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,782 (B$4.57) | B$10 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,067 (B$4.92) | B$14 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,956 (B$2.37) | B$6.00 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,938 (B$2.34) | B$8 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,708 (B$18) | B$20 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Chile | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,644 (B$33) | B$92 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,935 (B$12) | B$60 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,869 (B$28) | B$43 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,544 (B$53) | B$150 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,418 (B$9) | B$24 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,617 (B$4.37) | B$4.88 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,018 (B$3.65) | B$7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$566,808 (B$686) | B$1,200 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$172 (B$0.21) | B$0.73 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,168 (B$57) | B$113 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,449 (B$5.38) | B$10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas
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