- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,962 (C$12) | C$18 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,029 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,618 (C$5.06) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$793 (C$1.53) | C$2.43 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,013 (C$3.89) | C$4.06 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$970 (C$1.87) | C$4.00 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,543 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$902 (C$1.74) | C$3.78 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$699 (C$1.35) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$956 (C$1.85) | C$3.52 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,646 (C$9) | C$18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,366 (C$2.64) | C$2.40 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$487 (C$0.94) | C$2.28 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$719,335 (C$1,389) | C$2,123 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$461,923 (C$892) | C$1,638 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$84,867 (C$164) | C$157 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$525,443 (C$1,015) | C$1,641 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$346,389 (C$669) | C$1,181 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$60,025 (C$116) | C$102 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,304 (C$33) | C$53 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$243,188 (C$470) | C$485 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$52,846 (C$102) | C$155 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,683 (C$15) | C$12 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,641 (C$7) | C$24 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,264 (C$68) | C$72 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$23,035 (C$44) | C$58 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,934 (C$85) | C$115 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,745 (C$100) | C$139 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,729,300 (C$26,517) | C$22,868 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$781 (C$1.51) | C$1.30 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,905 (C$69) | C$110 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,636 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,213 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,908 (C$62) | C$100 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,721 (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,841 (C$5.49) | C$4.90 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,649 (C$5.12) | C$5.55 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,865 (C$3.60) | C$2.82 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,593 (C$3.08) | C$2.73 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,615 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,837 (C$44) | C$54 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,112 (C$16) | C$27 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (C$63) | C$144 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,736 (C$67) | C$98 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,471 (C$9) | C$12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,246 (C$4.34) | C$5.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,835 (C$5.47) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$267,179 (C$516) | C$597 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$104 (C$0.20) | C$0.47 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,472 (C$61) | C$63 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,456 (C$7) | C$14 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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