Cost of living in Chile compared to Bolivia
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Chile is 42% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$15,717 ($b115) | $b57 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,453 ($b55) | $b49 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,650 ($b19) | $b15 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,127 ($b8) | $b7 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,348 ($b25) | $b13 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,640 ($b12) | $b6 | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,788 ($b42) | $b20 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,567 ($b11) | $b12 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,440 ($b11) | $b8 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,153 ($b8) | $b12 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,633 ($b49) | $b52 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,975 ($b14) | $b10 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$663 ($b4.86) | $b4.48 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Chile is 63% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$981,812 ($b7,187) | $b3,186 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$602,366 ($b4,410) | $b2,200 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$72,981 ($b534) | $b347 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$611,883 ($b4,479) | $b2,412 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$394,524 ($b2,888) | $b1,543 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,656 ($b349) | $b281 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,340 ($b120) | $b133 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$263,457 ($b1,929) | $b2,533 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$79,938 ($b585) | $b1,210 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,152 ($b74) | $b45 | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,231 ($b60) | $b35 | + 71% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Chile is 21% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$46,736 ($b342) | $b441 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$28,206 ($b206) | $b280 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,143 ($b492) | $b610 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$78,255 ($b573) | $b529 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Chile is 53% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,758,000 ($b115,358) | $b114,602 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,270 ($b9) | $b3.88 | + 140% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,675 ($b298) | $b177 | + 68% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Chile is 7% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,350 ($b25) | $b58 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,878 ($b65) | $b57 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$35,343 ($b259) | $b206 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,932 ($b36) | $b39 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,683 ($b27) | $b25 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,601 ($b26) | $b28 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,813 ($b13) | $b10 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,385 ($b17) | $b12 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,103 ($b125) | $b79 | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Chile is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$28,004 ($b205) | $b96 | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,581 ($b77) | $b88 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$25,646 ($b188) | $b190 | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$49,645 ($b363) | $b208 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,659 ($b63) | $b36 | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,257 ($b31) | $b24 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,247 ($b24) | $b21 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$596,309 ($b4,365) | $b4,200 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$98 ($b0.72) | $b1.06 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$50,688 ($b371) | $b363 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,810 ($b35) | $b20 | + 74% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 37% more expensive than in Bolivia
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