- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,172 (CH$2,706) | CH$5,897 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,481 (CH$3,442) | CH$3,981 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$6,891 (CH$1,532) | CH$2,617 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,511 (CH$558) | CH$787 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,755 (CH$1,057) | CH$2,033 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,751 (CH$612) | CH$971 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,089 (CH$1,576) | CH$3,537 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,091 (CH$1,132) | CH$927 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,189 (CH$487) | CH$687 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,641 (CH$587) | CH$957 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$33,648 (CH$7,481) | CH$4,592 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,690 (CH$820) | CH$1,409 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,256 (CH$502) | CH$499 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,561,410 (CH$569,519) | CH$711,719 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,420,590 (CH$315,862) | CH$457,350 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$312,198 (CH$69,416) | CH$82,614 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,587,280 (CH$352,925) | CH$511,918 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$942,153 (CH$209,484) | CH$335,490 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$208,535 (CH$46,367) | CH$58,624 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,855 (CH$15,754) | CH$17,233 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,318,150 (CH$293,085) | CH$255,649 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$298,917 (CH$66,463) | CH$46,425 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,554 (CH$4,125) | CH$7,879 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,629 (CH$2,808) | CH$3,667 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 19% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$172,127 (CH$38,272) | CH$35,705 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$130,772 (CH$29,077) | CH$23,376 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$257,504 (CH$57,255) | CH$44,494 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$231,603 (CH$51,496) | CH$52,352 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$60,090,600 (CH$13,360,895) | CH$13,548,600 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,360 (CH$525) | CH$772 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,102 (CH$25,148) | CH$35,622 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 14% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,079 (CH$3,797) | CH$3,158 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$20,457 (CH$4,549) | CH$7,169 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$115,867 (CH$25,763) | CH$31,764 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,415 (CH$3,872) | CH$5,599 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,117 (CH$2,917) | CH$2,598 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,983 (CH$3,331) | CH$2,623 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,384 (CH$1,420) | CH$1,874 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,981 (CH$885) | CH$1,708 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,404 (CH$3,870) | CH$7,697 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$56,299 (CH$12,518) | CH$23,115 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,220 (CH$5,385) | CH$8,054 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,988 (CH$29,792) | CH$33,115 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$98,688 (CH$21,943) | CH$32,709 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$20,040 (CH$4,456) | CH$4,473 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,906 (CH$1,313) | CH$2,188 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,681 (CH$1,485) | CH$2,899 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,628,890 (CH$362,177) | CH$342,898 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (CH$51) | CH$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,127 (CH$24,486) | CH$30,992 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,149 (CH$1,145) | CH$3,429 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Chile
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