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Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,161 (R$ 35) | R$ 28 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,238 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,212 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$791 (R$ 4.55) | R$ 3.35 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,928 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$884 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 4.92 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,207 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$874 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 5.74 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$704 (R$ 4.05) | R$ 3.27 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$983 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.61 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,169 (R$ 24) | R$ 39 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,378 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$485 (R$ 2.79) | R$ 3.22 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$708,787 (R$ 4,074) | R$ 3,054 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$442,063 (R$ 2,541) | R$ 1,902 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$87,165 (R$ 501) | R$ 682 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$525,558 (R$ 3,021) | R$ 2,144 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$345,549 (R$ 1,986) | R$ 1,306 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$57,848 (R$ 332) | R$ 404 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,454 (R$ 100) | R$ 80 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$201,002 (R$ 1,155) | R$ 1,734 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,957 (R$ 287) | R$ 425 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,190 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$32,056 (R$ 184) | R$ 208 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,228 (R$ 128) | R$ 185 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,595 (R$ 239) | R$ 334 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,924 (R$ 298) | R$ 255 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,857,800 (R$ 79,646) | R$ 86,678 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$816 (R$ 4.69) | R$ 4.36 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,522 (R$ 204) | R$ 204 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,206 (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,842 (R$ 51) | R$ 50 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,028 (R$ 178) | R$ 232 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,154 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,754 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,896 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,569 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.92 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,432 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.81 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,233 (R$ 47) | R$ 38 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,951 (R$ 120) | R$ 98 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,681 (R$ 44) | R$ 49 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,022 (R$ 167) | R$ 177 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,347 (R$ 186) | R$ 181 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,377 (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,318 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,948 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$326,675 (R$ 1,878) | R$ 2,648 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$95 (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.16 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$28,568 (R$ 164) | R$ 113 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,555 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23,948 prices entered by 2,463 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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