Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,659 (C$15) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,700 (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,773 (C$3.12) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (C$1.47) | C$2.26 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,185 (C$3.85) | C$3.89 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,131 (C$1.99) | C$4.81 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,843 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,238 (C$2.18) | C$3.89 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$734 (C$1.29) | C$2.51 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$843 (C$1.48) | C$3.16 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,698 (C$8) | C$18 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,531 (C$2.70) | C$2.30 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$437 (C$0.77) | C$2.05 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$720,166 (C$1,268) | C$2,069 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$456,678 (C$804) | C$1,564 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,028 (C$102) | C$170 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$445,048 (C$783) | C$1,611 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,524 (C$532) | C$1,119 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,091 (C$76) | C$110 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,474 (C$29) | C$53 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$226,996 (C$400) | C$367 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,347 (C$110) | C$165 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,261 (C$13) | C$11 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,521 (C$8) | C$23 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,272 (C$66) | C$73 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,587 (C$36) | C$48 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,954 (C$81) | C$110 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$54,721 (C$96) | C$142 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,396,700 (C$23,580) | C$25,258 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$808 (C$1.42) | C$1.11 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,985 (C$69) | C$111 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,093 (C$5.44) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,976 (C$12) | C$17 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,813 (C$56) | C$81 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,189 (C$7) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,878 (C$5.07) | C$4.96 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,903 (C$5.11) | C$5.52 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,620 (C$2.85) | C$3.17 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,512 (C$2.66) | C$2.65 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,476 (C$18) | C$25 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,450 (C$34) | C$55 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,852 (C$16) | C$28 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,929 (C$53) | C$152 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,208 (C$51) | C$95 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,618 (C$10) | C$12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,843 (C$5.00) | C$4.86 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,323 (C$4.09) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$385,711 (C$679) | C$565 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$105 (C$0.18) | C$0.52 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$39,919 (C$70) | C$56 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,022 (C$7) | C$15 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 34% cheaper than in Canada
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