Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,143 (C$17) | C$21 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,676 (C$9) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,199 (C$3.40) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$905 (C$1.40) | C$2.81 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,328 (C$3.60) | C$4.56 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,328 (C$2.05) | C$4.36 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,303 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,351 (C$2.09) | C$4.18 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$906 (C$1.40) | C$2.85 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,126 (C$1.74) | C$3.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,775 (C$9) | C$18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,734 (C$2.68) | C$2.63 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$569 (C$0.88) | C$2.58 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$788,738 (C$1,218) | C$2,897 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$512,636 (C$792) | C$2,260 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,629 (C$91) | C$238 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$492,438 (C$760) | C$1,855 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$333,846 (C$516) | C$1,492 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$38,182 (C$59) | C$147 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,780 (C$26) | C$72 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$261,606 (C$404) | C$411 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$74,436 (C$115) | C$183 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,600 (C$13) | C$12 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,107 (C$9) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$40,174 (C$62) | C$73 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,717 (C$41) | C$50 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$54,262 (C$84) | C$115 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$60,453 (C$93) | C$147 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,160,500 (C$21,868) | C$26,873 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,045 (C$1.61) | C$1.68 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,218 (C$64) | C$120 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,889 (C$4.46) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,750 (C$9) | C$21 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,931 (C$48) | C$166 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,710 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,285 (C$5.07) | C$5.53 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,398 (C$5.25) | C$5.70 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,864 (C$2.88) | C$3.39 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,964 (C$3.03) | C$3.13 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,585 (C$18) | C$29 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 (C$35) | C$67 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,459 (C$15) | C$30 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$26,195 (C$40) | C$153 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$38,058 (C$59) | C$103 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,637 (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,251 (C$5.02) | C$5.07 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,797 (C$4.32) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$429,126 (C$663) | C$781 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$104 (C$0.16) | C$0.38 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$37,617 (C$58) | C$62 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (C$6) | C$17 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chile is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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