Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,010 (R$ 65) | R$ 30 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,539 (R$ 33) | R$ 31 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,163 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$901 (R$ 5.30) | R$ 4.40 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,308 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,284 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,244 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,344 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$910 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 4.86 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,125 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.69 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,798 (R$ 34) | R$ 43 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,724 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$554 (R$ 3.26) | R$ 3.79 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$790,488 (R$ 4,650) | R$ 2,823 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$514,869 (R$ 3,028) | R$ 1,997 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$59,643 (R$ 351) | R$ 590 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$494,657 (R$ 2,910) | R$ 2,234 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$337,583 (R$ 1,986) | R$ 1,476 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,221 (R$ 231) | R$ 418 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,095 (R$ 101) | R$ 84 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$263,633 (R$ 1,551) | R$ 1,988 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$68,392 (R$ 402) | R$ 588 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,640 (R$ 51) | R$ 26 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,209 (R$ 37) | R$ 19 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$40,039 (R$ 236) | R$ 241 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,562 (R$ 156) | R$ 218 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$54,657 (R$ 321) | R$ 347 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$60,891 (R$ 358) | R$ 263 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,409,900 (R$ 84,757) | R$ 98,744 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,042 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,485 (R$ 232) | R$ 224 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,844 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,728 (R$ 34) | R$ 50 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,938 (R$ 182) | R$ 244 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,588 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,300 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,364 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,888 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,972 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.63 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,305 (R$ 66) | R$ 47 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,806 (R$ 134) | R$ 93 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,399 (R$ 55) | R$ 54 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$23,606 (R$ 139) | R$ 183 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$38,157 (R$ 224) | R$ 190 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,472 (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,268 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,828 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$419,779 (R$ 2,469) | R$ 3,925 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$119 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.23 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$37,502 (R$ 221) | R$ 123 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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