- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,182 (C$10) | C$17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,702 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,212 (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$746 (C$1.49) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,009 (C$4.01) | C$3.95 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$928 (C$1.85) | C$3.92 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,907 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$944 (C$1.88) | C$3.65 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$670 (C$1.34) | C$2.37 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,004 (C$2.00) | C$3.27 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,616 (C$9) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,429 (C$2.85) | C$2.34 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$435 (C$0.87) | C$2.30 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$682,664 (C$1,362) | C$2,047 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$435,533 (C$869) | C$1,626 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$115,724 (C$231) | C$157 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$441,079 (C$880) | C$1,512 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$276,772 (C$552) | C$1,108 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$74,014 (C$148) | C$115 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$18,765 (C$37) | C$55 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$259,495 (C$518) | C$460 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,027 (C$90) | C$167 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,630 (C$17) | C$11 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,837 (C$8) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 1% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,861 (C$72) | C$69 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$28,352 (C$57) | C$53 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,507 (C$91) | C$112 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,528 (C$113) | C$142 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,397,800 (C$24,728) | C$24,093 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$748 (C$1.49) | C$1.16 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,000 (C$70) | C$115 | - 39% | |
| 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$3,090 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,385 (C$13) | C$21 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$27,792 (C$55) | C$78 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,569 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,464 (C$4.91) | C$4.91 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,951 (C$5.89) | C$5.20 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,630 (C$3.25) | C$3.10 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,408 (C$2.81) | C$2.64 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,748 (C$13) | C$24 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,752 (C$39) | C$52 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,776 (C$16) | C$27 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$16,564 (C$33) | C$151 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$30,914 (C$62) | C$92 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,196 (C$8) | C$11 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,167 (C$4.32) | C$4.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,725 (C$5.43) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CH$369,937 (C$738) | C$535 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$77 (C$0.15) | C$0.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$34,112 (C$68) | C$59 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,228 (C$6) | C$13 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chile is 29% cheaper than in Canada
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