Cost of living in China compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 23% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| China | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42元 (CH$5,508) | CH$14,798 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (CH$5,040) | CH$6,666 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (CH$1,876) | CH$2,733 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (CH$1,821) | CH$1,146 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (CH$2,032) | CH$3,745 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (CH$1,349) | CH$1,470 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (CH$6,546) | CH$5,818 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (CH$2,120) | CH$1,729 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (CH$846) | CH$1,487 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (CH$836) | CH$1,271 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 (CH$11,598) | CH$6,391 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (CH$1,081) | CH$2,113 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (CH$1,638) | CH$638 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in China is 24% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| China | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,713元 (CH$1,660,421) | CH$1,115,780 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,917元 (CH$772,806) | CH$658,074 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450元 (CH$58,726) | CH$89,707 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,564元 (CH$857,344) | CH$576,207 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,518元 (CH$459,444) | CH$392,482 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (CH$38,667) | CH$54,665 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (CH$13,011) | CH$15,300 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (CH$190,627) | CH$241,293 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (CH$72,215) | CH$80,915 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (CH$5,609) | CH$9,464 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55元 (CH$7,234) | CH$8,504 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in China is 18% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| China | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (CH$54,545) | CH$49,091 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (CH$38,686) | CH$30,021 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (CH$72,230) | CH$70,688 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (CH$92,048) | CH$75,427 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in China is 15% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| China | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 (CH$19,425,281) | CH$16,969,300 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (CH$999) | CH$1,329 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228元 (CH$29,840) | CH$38,611 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 7% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| China | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42元 (CH$5,450) | CH$4,100 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59元 (CH$7,743) | CH$9,754 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 (CH$14,863) | CH$45,273 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (CH$8,752) | CH$5,808 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (CH$7,439) | CH$4,396 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (CH$3,264) | CH$4,784 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6元 (CH$804) | CH$2,190 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (CH$1,634) | CH$2,518 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 (CH$11,047) | CH$16,375 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 17% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| China | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 178元 (CH$23,218) | CH$34,805 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (CH$13,652) | CH$12,788 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,179元 (CH$153,963) | CH$31,028 | + 396% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 320元 (CH$41,813) | CH$55,093 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (CH$10,570) | CH$8,997 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (CH$3,604) | CH$3,893 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (CH$2,498) | CH$3,939 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (CH$512,508) | CH$549,935 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 (CH$44) | CH$108 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 412元 (CH$53,856) | CH$59,321 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (CH$3,236) | CH$4,836 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 6% cheaper than in Chile
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