Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,888 (R$ 87) | R$ 39 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,897 (R$ 40) | R$ 38 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,811 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,142 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.63 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,782 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,510 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,983 (R$ 35) | R$ 27 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,707 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,511 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,273 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,821 (R$ 34) | R$ 49 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,066 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$634 (R$ 3.70) | R$ 4.51 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,154,600 (R$ 6,729) | R$ 4,122 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$683,607 (R$ 3,984) | R$ 2,688 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$85,988 (R$ 501) | R$ 704 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$599,002 (R$ 3,491) | R$ 2,992 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$394,233 (R$ 2,298) | R$ 1,934 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$57,473 (R$ 335) | R$ 542 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,933 (R$ 93) | R$ 91 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$265,494 (R$ 1,547) | R$ 1,839 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$95,921 (R$ 559) | R$ 628 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,711 (R$ 62) | R$ 33 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,504 (R$ 50) | R$ 22 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$53,518 (R$ 312) | R$ 287 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$33,726 (R$ 197) | R$ 270 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,260 (R$ 427) | R$ 415 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$76,017 (R$ 443) | R$ 331 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$17,410,000 (R$ 101,470) | R$ 116,717 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,315 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$37,689 (R$ 220) | R$ 249 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,978 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,448 (R$ 49) | R$ 51 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$45,081 (R$ 263) | R$ 303 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,458 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,818 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$5,479 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,136 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,749 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.76 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,570 (R$ 102) | R$ 60 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$37,393 (R$ 218) | R$ 114 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,697 (R$ 74) | R$ 62 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$35,792 (R$ 209) | R$ 237 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$54,590 (R$ 318) | R$ 238 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$9,718 (R$ 57) | R$ 32 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,750 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,705 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$568,335 (R$ 3,312) | R$ 3,732 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$108 (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.58 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$59,354 (R$ 346) | R$ 140 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,973 (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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