- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombia compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 34% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$12,091 (CH$2,562) | CH$6,041 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,367 (CH$3,256) | CH$4,046 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,140 (CH$1,513) | CH$2,595 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,514 (CH$533) | CH$795 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,918 (CH$1,042) | CH$1,976 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,722 (CH$577) | CH$955 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,957 (CH$1,474) | CH$3,538 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,239 (CH$1,110) | CH$919 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,204 (CH$467) | CH$696 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,749 (CH$583) | CH$962 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$34,752 (CH$7,363) | CH$4,676 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,628 (CH$769) | CH$1,374 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,198 (CH$466) | CH$490 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,565,520 (CH$543,565) | CH$723,379 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,427,930 (CH$302,540) | CH$460,228 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$316,350 (CH$67,026) | CH$85,161 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,614,810 (CH$342,135) | CH$514,863 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$933,706 (CH$197,827) | CH$344,756 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$227,143 (CH$48,125) | CH$61,526 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$72,646 (CH$15,392) | CH$17,184 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,295,430 (CH$274,467) | CH$239,359 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$295,619 (CH$62,634) | CH$53,771 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,777 (CH$4,190) | CH$7,624 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,682 (CH$2,263) | CH$3,621 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 4% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$171,359 (CH$36,306) | CH$35,288 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$117,467 (CH$24,888) | CH$24,296 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$251,342 (CH$53,253) | CH$43,945 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,185 (CH$46,863) | CH$50,868 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,598,000 (CH$12,415,336) | CH$13,769,100 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,421 (CH$513) | CH$787 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,856 (CH$24,335) | CH$35,679 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,464 (CH$3,700) | CH$3,346 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$18,832 (CH$3,990) | CH$8,110 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$96,765 (CH$20,502) | CH$33,545 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,405 (CH$3,900) | CH$5,240 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,726 (CH$2,696) | CH$2,785 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,154 (CH$3,211) | CH$2,649 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,234 (CH$1,321) | CH$1,802 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,017 (CH$851) | CH$1,601 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$17,432 (CH$3,693) | CH$7,680 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$49,692 (CH$10,528) | CH$22,901 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,736 (CH$5,029) | CH$8,041 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$139,903 (CH$29,642) | CH$32,651 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$96,842 (CH$20,518) | CH$34,395 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$17,703 (CH$3,751) | CH$4,576 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,907 (CH$1,252) | CH$2,315 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,181 (CH$1,310) | CH$2,866 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,635,990 (CH$346,622) | CH$282,132 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (CH$51) | CH$101 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$103,787 (CH$21,990) | CH$32,514 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,210 (CH$1,104) | CH$3,476 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Chile
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