Cost of living in Chile compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 55% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$16,330 ($b120) | $b53 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,576 ($b55) | $b46 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,764 ($b20) | $b13 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,178 ($b9) | $b7 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,627 ($b27) | $b13 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,740 ($b13) | $b8 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,832 ($b43) | $b19 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,597 ($b12) | $b13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,657 ($b12) | $b8 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,258 ($b9) | $b10 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,504 ($b48) | $b52 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,092 ($b15) | $b11 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$695 ($b5.09) | $b4.20 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 68% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$984,014 ($b7,204) | $b3,041 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$610,306 ($b4,468) | $b2,236 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$74,101 ($b543) | $b421 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$618,056 ($b4,525) | $b2,331 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$411,363 ($b3,012) | $b1,503 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$49,144 ($b360) | $b313 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,999 ($b117) | $b143 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$238,428 ($b1,746) | $b2,414 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$90,944 ($b666) | $b1,078 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,053 ($b66) | $b55 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,087 ($b67) | $b23 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 16% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$44,505 ($b326) | $b433 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,440 ($b201) | $b230 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$70,672 ($b517) | $b623 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$78,338 ($b574) | $b586 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 66% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$16,224,800 ($b118,788) | $b103,063 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,315 ($b10) | $b3.85 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$42,324 ($b310) | $b169 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,027 ($b22) | $b41 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,060 ($b81) | $b74 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$41,912 ($b307) | $b217 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,669 ($b42) | $b32 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,249 ($b31) | $b24 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,332 ($b32) | $b30 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,258 ($b17) | $b10 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,488 ($b18) | $b16 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,253 ($b126) | $b88 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$32,892 ($b241) | $b87 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$11,263 ($b82) | $b86 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$53,730 ($b393) | $b152 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$50,220 ($b368) | $b202 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,353 ($b61) | $b41 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,268 ($b31) | $b24 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,464 ($b25) | $b20 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$537,501 ($b3,935) | $b4,036 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$107 ($b0.79) | $b1.40 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$52,154 ($b382) | $b359 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,872 ($b36) | $b18 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 46% more expensive than in Bolivia
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