- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,688 (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,831 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,534 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$778 (R$ 4.54) | R$ 3.21 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,097 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$940 (R$ 5.49) | R$ 4.68 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,621 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$878 (R$ 5.12) | R$ 5.68 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$629 (R$ 3.67) | R$ 3.51 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,069 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.51 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,760 (R$ 28) | R$ 40 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,420 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$466 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 3.23 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$695,954 (R$ 4,061) | R$ 3,186 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$459,343 (R$ 2,680) | R$ 1,977 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$90,829 (R$ 530) | R$ 552 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$490,659 (R$ 2,863) | R$ 2,044 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$312,906 (R$ 1,826) | R$ 1,293 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$63,379 (R$ 370) | R$ 426 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$16,979 (R$ 99) | R$ 83 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$262,037 (R$ 1,529) | R$ 1,756 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$48,501 (R$ 283) | R$ 432 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,838 (R$ 46) | R$ 21 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,979 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,022 (R$ 222) | R$ 208 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$27,863 (R$ 163) | R$ 182 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,062 (R$ 263) | R$ 331 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$57,241 (R$ 334) | R$ 253 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,860,900 (R$ 75,048) | R$ 84,537 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$757 (R$ 4.42) | R$ 3.99 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,381 (R$ 206) | R$ 197 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,356 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,835 (R$ 40) | R$ 44 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,422 (R$ 178) | R$ 231 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,823 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,567 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,718 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,696 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.90 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,504 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.17 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,755 (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$23,429 (R$ 137) | R$ 98 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,947 (R$ 46) | R$ 50 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$26,370 (R$ 154) | R$ 204 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,177 (R$ 194) | R$ 175 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,433 (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,016 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,760 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$355,123 (R$ 2,072) | R$ 2,902 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$134 (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,926 (R$ 180) | R$ 134 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,383 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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