- 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$12,539 (CH$2,628) | CH$5,997 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,825 (CH$3,316) | CH$4,199 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,717 (CH$1,617) | CH$2,256 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,466 (CH$517) | CH$794 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,783 (CH$1,002) | CH$1,912 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,716 (CH$569) | CH$901 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,333 (CH$1,537) | CH$3,202 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,899 (CH$1,027) | CH$885 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,073 (CH$434) | CH$685 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,753 (CH$577) | CH$1,015 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,044 (CH$8,391) | CH$4,258 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,583 (CH$751) | CH$1,370 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,162 (CH$453) | CH$507 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 21% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,559,010 (CH$536,234) | CH$706,546 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,471,800 (CH$308,412) | CH$437,376 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$353,117 (CH$73,995) | CH$87,072 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,723,540 (CH$361,163) | CH$529,259 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$963,338 (CH$201,865) | CH$349,892 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$216,433 (CH$45,353) | CH$57,508 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,861 (CH$16,106) | CH$17,634 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,234,630 (CH$258,713) | CH$202,856 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$311,706 (CH$65,317) | CH$51,156 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,823 (CH$4,154) | CH$7,928 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$29,422 (CH$6,165) | CH$4,153 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 14% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$166,921 (CH$34,978) | CH$32,650 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$129,404 (CH$27,116) | CH$23,139 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$264,997 (CH$55,529) | CH$42,167 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$221,705 (CH$46,458) | CH$51,804 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 27% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$56,964,400 (CH$11,936,736) | CH$14,004,500 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,429 (CH$509) | CH$811 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$114,829 (CH$24,062) | CH$35,462 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 15% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,952 (CH$3,762) | CH$2,355 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$19,021 (CH$3,986) | CH$8,226 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$104,700 (CH$21,940) | CH$31,047 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$22,588 (CH$4,733) | CH$5,679 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,405 (CH$2,809) | CH$2,664 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$15,767 (CH$3,304) | CH$2,860 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,316 (CH$1,323) | CH$1,536 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,795 (CH$1,005) | CH$1,356 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$14,450 (CH$3,028) | CH$8,054 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$52,318 (CH$10,963) | CH$20,776 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,204 (CH$4,862) | CH$7,856 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$145,071 (CH$30,399) | CH$35,289 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$94,467 (CH$19,795) | CH$31,966 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$18,079 (CH$3,788) | CH$4,252 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,316 (CH$1,324) | CH$2,347 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,194 (CH$1,298) | CH$3,035 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,692,600 (CH$354,680) | CH$331,750 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$259 (CH$54) | CH$94 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$114,573 (CH$24,008) | CH$28,378 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,550 (CH$1,163) | CH$3,467 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Chile
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