- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,634 (C$12) | C$17 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,831 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,424 (C$5.04) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$778 (C$1.62) | C$2.47 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,068 (C$4.30) | C$4.10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$931 (C$1.94) | C$4.04 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,518 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$890 (C$1.85) | C$3.72 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$644 (C$1.34) | C$2.36 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$981 (C$2.04) | C$3.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,721 (C$10) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,416 (C$2.95) | C$2.39 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$454 (C$0.94) | C$2.31 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$692,961 (C$1,441) | C$2,121 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$455,002 (C$946) | C$1,648 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$94,118 (C$196) | C$162 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$483,435 (C$1,005) | C$1,634 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$318,802 (C$663) | C$1,190 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$64,016 (C$133) | C$106 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$16,896 (C$35) | C$53 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$253,936 (C$528) | C$482 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,735 (C$95) | C$157 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,819 (C$16) | C$11 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,085 (C$8) | C$24 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,156 (C$77) | C$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$25,096 (C$52) | C$56 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,900 (C$93) | C$116 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,463 (C$117) | C$138 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,328,700 (C$27,713) | C$22,641 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$764 (C$1.59) | C$1.26 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,627 (C$74) | C$111 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,193 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,415 (C$13) | C$21 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,764 (C$64) | C$99 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,678 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,573 (C$5.35) | C$4.89 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,706 (C$5.63) | C$5.59 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,757 (C$3.65) | C$2.93 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,548 (C$3.22) | C$2.84 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,765 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$24,015 (C$50) | C$53 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,979 (C$17) | C$28 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$27,699 (C$58) | C$155 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,796 (C$68) | C$95 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,382 (C$9) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,180 (C$4.53) | C$4.87 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,786 (C$5.79) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$347,009 (C$721) | C$588 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$98 (C$0.20) | C$0.35 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,109 (C$65) | C$61 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,404 (C$7) | C$14 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 26% cheaper than in Canada
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