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$14,798 (C$22) | C$25 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,666 (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,733 (C$3.99) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,146 (C$1.67) | C$2.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,745 (C$5.46) | C$5.68 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,470 (C$2.14) | C$5.98 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,818 (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,729 (C$2.52) | C$5.25 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,487 (C$2.17) | C$3.86 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,271 (C$1.85) | C$3.94 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,391 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,113 (C$3.08) | C$3.41 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$638 (C$0.93) | C$3.20 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,127,230 (C$1,644) | C$3,190 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$658,074 (C$960) | C$2,630 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$89,707 (C$131) | C$251 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$576,207 (C$840) | C$2,174 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$392,482 (C$572) | C$1,817 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$54,665 (C$80) | C$131 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,300 (C$22) | C$72 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$241,293 (C$352) | C$351 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$80,915 (C$118) | C$210 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,464 (C$14) | C$18 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,504 (C$12) | C$32 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$50,492 (C$74) | C$84 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,021 (C$44) | C$61 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$70,688 (C$103) | C$139 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$75,427 (C$110) | C$170 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$16,969,300 (C$24,751) | C$33,165 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,334 (C$1.95) | C$1.61 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,611 (C$56) | C$112 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,100 (C$5.98) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,754 (C$14) | C$24 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$45,273 (C$66) | C$151 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,808 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,396 (C$6) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,784 (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,190 (C$3.19) | C$3.95 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,518 (C$3.67) | C$3.20 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,375 (C$24) | C$35 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$37,354 (C$54) | C$72 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,788 (C$19) | C$34 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,028 (C$45) | C$219 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$55,093 (C$80) | C$130 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,997 (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,893 (C$5.68) | C$5.96 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,939 (C$5.75) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$549,935 (C$802) | C$713 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$108 (C$0.16) | C$0.45 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$59,321 (C$87) | C$64 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,836 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Chile is 43% cheaper than in Canada
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