Cost of living in Colombia compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$27,083 (CH$5,681) | CH$11,129 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$20,386 (CH$4,276) | CH$5,552 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$8,947 (CH$1,877) | CH$2,189 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$3,127 (CH$656) | CH$903 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$7,420 (CH$1,556) | CH$2,314 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,426 (CH$719) | CH$1,286 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$9,432 (CH$1,978) | CH$4,253 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$6,834 (CH$1,433) | CH$1,347 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,589 (CH$753) | CH$903 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,429 (CH$719) | CH$1,151 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,538 (CH$9,342) | CH$5,761 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,859 (CH$1,019) | CH$1,721 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,570 (CH$539) | CH$559 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 33% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,653,740 (CH$556,651) | CH$787,740 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,388,680 (CH$291,291) | CH$517,065 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$241,144 (CH$50,583) | CH$58,769 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,391,800 (CH$291,945) | CH$501,335 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$814,672 (CH$170,886) | CH$341,961 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$156,348 (CH$32,796) | CH$39,067 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$65,271 (CH$13,691) | CH$16,821 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,359,640 (CH$285,199) | CH$264,548 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$352,934 (CH$74,032) | CH$73,069 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,494 (CH$4,089) | CH$8,678 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,494 (CH$2,411) | CH$6,191 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$188,291 (CH$39,496) | CH$39,887 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$125,084 (CH$26,238) | CH$26,388 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$297,432 (CH$62,390) | CH$55,036 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$237,113 (CH$49,737) | CH$61,424 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 23% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$65,078,200 (CH$13,650,862) | CH$14,409,900 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$3,255 (CH$683) | CH$1,042 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$132,492 (CH$27,792) | CH$39,480 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,348 (CH$3,010) | CH$3,021 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$17,994 (CH$3,774) | CH$6,223 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$76,426 (CH$16,031) | CH$31,604 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,342 (CH$4,057) | CH$4,859 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,026 (CH$2,313) | CH$3,387 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$16,130 (CH$3,383) | CH$3,448 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,352 (CH$1,332) | CH$1,876 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,167 (CH$1,084) | CH$2,015 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$24,143 (CH$5,064) | CH$11,892 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 38% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$36,593 (CH$7,676) | CH$22,636 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$24,497 (CH$5,139) | CH$9,449 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,099 (CH$19,738) | CH$24,164 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$99,856 (CH$20,946) | CH$37,984 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$26,124 (CH$5,480) | CH$6,493 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,799 (CH$1,846) | CH$3,325 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,011 (CH$841) | CH$2,816 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,405,540 (CH$504,588) | CH$419,779 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$227 (CH$48) | CH$119 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,805 (CH$23,243) | CH$37,508 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$8,255 (CH$1,732) | CH$4,152 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Colombia is 29% cheaper than in Chile
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