Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,951 (R$ 87) | R$ 36 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,816 (R$ 43) | R$ 34 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,764 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,044 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,920 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,352 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,628 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,459 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,051 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,106 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,874 (R$ 43) | R$ 44 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,901 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$665 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 4.91 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$926,529 (R$ 5,783) | R$ 3,721 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$554,036 (R$ 3,458) | R$ 2,491 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,279 (R$ 432) | R$ 587 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$589,901 (R$ 3,682) | R$ 2,662 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$390,024 (R$ 2,434) | R$ 1,698 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$44,756 (R$ 279) | R$ 498 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,918 (R$ 99) | R$ 90 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$241,024 (R$ 1,504) | R$ 1,987 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,430 (R$ 471) | R$ 631 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,705 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,818 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,921 (R$ 274) | R$ 249 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,062 (R$ 169) | R$ 248 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,170 (R$ 400) | R$ 407 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$71,222 (R$ 445) | R$ 301 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,548,600 (R$ 90,799) | R$ 115,503 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,276 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.56 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,945 (R$ 262) | R$ 229 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,675 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,436 (R$ 53) | R$ 43 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$38,400 (R$ 240) | R$ 263 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,290 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,724 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,805 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,709 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,928 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.31 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,717 (R$ 92) | R$ 55 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,129 (R$ 157) | R$ 112 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,611 (R$ 60) | R$ 67 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,888 (R$ 143) | R$ 215 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,539 (R$ 272) | R$ 200 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,723 (R$ 54) | R$ 29 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,767 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,986 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,521 (R$ 3,579) | R$ 4,404 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (R$ 0.68) | R$ 1.31 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,645 (R$ 266) | R$ 125 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,665 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 20% more expensive than in Brazil
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