- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- Comparison
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$6,030 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,076 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,497 (C$4.91) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$784 (C$1.54) | C$2.39 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,903 (C$3.74) | C$4.02 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$960 (C$1.89) | C$3.91 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,349 (C$7) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$937 (C$1.84) | C$3.87 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$695 (C$1.37) | C$2.36 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$989 (C$1.94) | C$3.49 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,481 (C$9) | C$18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,373 (C$2.70) | C$2.42 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$482 (C$0.95) | C$2.25 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$717,141 (C$1,410) | C$2,099 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$450,927 (C$887) | C$1,644 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,670 (C$174) | C$152 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$507,133 (C$997) | C$1,611 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$342,383 (C$673) | C$1,184 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,291 (C$122) | C$102 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,077 (C$34) | C$53 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$237,902 (C$468) | C$467 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$50,359 (C$99) | C$155 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,266 (C$16) | C$12 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,106 (C$6) | C$24 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,288 (C$69) | C$72 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,116 (C$47) | C$58 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,072 (C$87) | C$115 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,868 (C$100) | C$135 | - 26% | |
| 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$13,769,100 (C$27,071) | C$22,898 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$794 (C$1.56) | C$1.31 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,470 (C$70) | C$110 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,346 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 (C$16) | C$21 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,008 (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,756 (C$5.42) | C$4.78 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,720 (C$5.35) | C$5.46 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,826 (C$3.59) | C$2.87 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 (C$3.15) | C$2.65 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 (C$45) | C$54 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,096 (C$16) | C$27 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (C$64) | C$144 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 (C$68) | C$97 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 (C$9) | C$11 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 (C$4.55) | C$4.99 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 (C$5.64) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$304,196 (C$598) | C$597 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (C$0.20) | C$0.52 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,916 (C$63) | C$62 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,499 (C$7) | C$14 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 29% cheaper than in Canada
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