Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,082 (C$13) | C$18 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,549 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,869 (C$3.12) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$807 (C$1.34) | C$2.40 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,961 (C$3.27) | C$3.88 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,019 (C$1.70) | C$3.90 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,510 (C$5.85) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$971 (C$1.62) | C$3.86 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$771 (C$1.28) | C$2.55 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$955 (C$1.59) | C$3.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,419 (C$7) | C$18 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,459 (C$2.43) | C$2.30 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$462 (C$0.77) | C$2.18 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$748,258 (C$1,247) | C$2,253 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$465,430 (C$776) | C$1,729 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,791 (C$106) | C$164 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$485,097 (C$809) | C$1,692 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$304,233 (C$507) | C$1,209 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,951 (C$70) | C$112 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,689 (C$29) | C$53 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,201 (C$365) | C$430 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,295 (C$97) | C$163 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,651 (C$13) | C$11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,841 (C$8) | C$23 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,723 (C$60) | C$69 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,926 (C$37) | C$52 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,715 (C$73) | C$112 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,450 (C$92) | C$138 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,903,800 (C$19,840) | C$25,274 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$854 (C$1.42) | C$1.24 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,996 (C$67) | C$116 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,070 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,740 (C$13) | C$21 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,631 (C$51) | C$84 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,422 (C$7) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,783 (C$4.64) | C$5.12 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,771 (C$4.62) | C$5.09 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,610 (C$2.68) | C$3.00 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,581 (C$2.64) | C$2.33 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,213 (C$17) | C$24 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,194 (C$34) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,777 (C$15) | C$29 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$23,254 (C$39) | C$162 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,855 (C$55) | C$98 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,158 (C$9) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,848 (C$4.75) | C$4.83 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,195 (C$3.66) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$317,902 (C$530) | C$571 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$93 (C$0.16) | C$0.39 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$33,863 (C$56) | C$58 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,906 (C$7) | C$14 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Canada
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