- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,613 (C$12) | C$18 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,814 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,487 (C$5.32) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$766 (C$1.64) | C$2.44 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,100 (C$4.49) | C$4.06 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$964 (C$2.06) | C$4.11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,639 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$888 (C$1.90) | C$3.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$675 (C$1.44) | C$2.38 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,025 (C$2.19) | C$3.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,775 (C$10) | C$18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,419 (C$3.04) | C$2.40 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$477 (C$1.02) | C$2.34 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$692,605 (C$1,482) | C$2,094 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$453,720 (C$971) | C$1,641 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$90,177 (C$193) | C$167 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$482,541 (C$1,032) | C$1,661 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$303,112 (C$649) | C$1,216 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$65,402 (C$140) | C$107 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,167 (C$37) | C$53 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$264,958 (C$567) | C$485 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$47,729 (C$102) | C$157 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,865 (C$17) | C$12 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,212 (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 1% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,956 (C$79) | C$71 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$27,464 (C$59) | C$58 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,470 (C$99) | C$116 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,127 (C$120) | C$140 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,454,000 (C$26,646) | C$22,589 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$757 (C$1.62) | C$1.21 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,510 (C$76) | C$111 | - 32% | |
| 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$3,387 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,835 (C$15) | C$21 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,733 (C$64) | C$85 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,823 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,567 (C$5.49) | C$4.99 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,718 (C$5.81) | C$5.52 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,696 (C$3.63) | C$3.00 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,504 (C$3.22) | C$2.92 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,345 (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,931 (C$49) | C$54 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,074 (C$17) | C$28 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$20,427 (C$44) | C$154 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$31,797 (C$68) | C$96 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,409 (C$9) | C$12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,061 (C$4.41) | C$4.82 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,689 (C$5.75) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$355,123 (C$760) | C$587 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$125 (C$0.27) | C$0.46 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,701 (C$68) | C$62 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,383 (C$7) | C$14 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 24% cheaper than in Canada
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