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Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,159 (C$12) | C$17 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,273 (C$9) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,217 (C$4.47) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$792 (C$1.60) | C$2.40 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,957 (C$3.95) | C$3.89 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$907 (C$1.83) | C$3.76 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,264 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$886 (C$1.79) | C$3.87 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$731 (C$1.48) | C$2.41 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$982 (C$1.98) | C$3.31 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,092 (C$8) | C$18 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,375 (C$2.77) | C$2.38 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$505 (C$1.02) | C$2.16 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$722,902 (C$1,459) | C$2,085 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$454,426 (C$917) | C$1,639 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,748 (C$179) | C$147 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$538,032 (C$1,086) | C$1,539 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$352,291 (C$711) | C$1,141 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,099 (C$125) | C$101 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$18,096 (C$37) | C$52 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$202,470 (C$409) | C$450 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,330 (C$100) | C$153 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,955 (C$16) | C$11 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,754 (C$10) | C$23 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,928 (C$64) | C$70 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,366 (C$45) | C$55 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,627 (C$84) | C$113 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$52,355 (C$106) | C$137 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,932,000 (C$28,124) | C$23,960 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$817 (C$1.65) | C$1.32 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,848 (C$72) | C$109 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,226 (C$4.49) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,842 (C$18) | C$21 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,024 (C$63) | C$95 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,154 (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,743 (C$5.54) | C$4.71 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,965 (C$5.99) | C$5.43 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,578 (C$3.19) | C$2.82 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,419 (C$2.86) | C$2.41 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,279 (C$17) | C$24 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,492 (C$41) | C$52 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,745 (C$16) | C$27 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,168 (C$59) | C$156 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,286 (C$67) | C$94 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,384 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,373 (C$4.79) | C$5.02 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,950 (C$5.96) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$324,992 (C$656) | C$573 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$95 (C$0.19) | C$0.46 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$29,583 (C$60) | C$56 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,756 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 26% cheaper than in Canada
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