Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,197 (C$24) | C$23 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,950 (C$12) | C$13 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,767 (C$4.65) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,045 (C$1.76) | C$2.95 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,925 (C$4.92) | C$5.30 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,369 (C$2.30) | C$4.93 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,662 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,471 (C$2.47) | C$4.81 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,123 (C$1.89) | C$2.98 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,074 (C$1.81) | C$3.38 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,961 (C$12) | C$18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,931 (C$3.25) | C$2.82 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$663 (C$1.12) | C$2.98 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$928,918 (C$1,562) | C$2,749 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$564,550 (C$949) | C$2,151 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$68,577 (C$115) | C$198 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$597,356 (C$1,004) | C$1,761 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$396,128 (C$666) | C$1,448 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$45,321 (C$76) | C$131 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,069 (C$27) | C$74 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$249,215 (C$419) | C$452 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$74,829 (C$126) | C$192 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,613 (C$13) | C$15 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,799 (C$13) | C$29 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,584 (C$72) | C$78 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,565 (C$45) | C$55 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,412 (C$107) | C$119 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$72,177 (C$121) | C$146 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,266,700 (C$25,665) | C$30,155 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,266 (C$2.13) | C$1.71 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,918 (C$70) | C$110 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,527 (C$5.93) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,896 (C$13) | C$31 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$39,256 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$3,885 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,711 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,752 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,755 (C$2.95) | C$4.26 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,911 (C$3.21) | C$3.45 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,717 (C$25) | C$31 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,242 (C$42) | C$66 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,906 (C$17) | C$31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,888 (C$38) | C$127 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$44,551 (C$75) | C$106 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,723 (C$15) | C$14 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,808 (C$6) | C$5.15 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,986 (C$5.02) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,521 (C$964) | C$774 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (C$0.18) | C$0.42 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,645 (C$72) | C$63 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,665 (C$8) | C$17 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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