- 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$12,196 (CH$2,657) | CH$5,685 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,441 (CH$3,364) | CH$3,840 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,095 (CH$1,546) | CH$2,551 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,534 (CH$552) | CH$778 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,727 (CH$1,030) | CH$2,102 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,722 (CH$593) | CH$955 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,259 (CH$1,582) | CH$3,605 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,991 (CH$1,087) | CH$888 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,229 (CH$486) | CH$658 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,610 (CH$569) | CH$1,073 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,692 (CH$7,122) | CH$4,714 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,778 (CH$823) | CH$1,422 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,209 (CH$481) | CH$459 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 22% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$2,599,280 (CH$566,271) | CH$695,757 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,457,420 (CH$317,509) | CH$455,002 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$358,653 (CH$78,135) | CH$94,118 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,595,800 (CH$347,656) | CH$486,184 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$958,108 (CH$208,731) | CH$314,802 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$220,893 (CH$48,123) | CH$64,016 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$70,476 (CH$15,354) | CH$16,896 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,303,880 (CH$284,059) | CH$263,302 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$300,320 (CH$65,427) | CH$47,096 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$18,847 (CH$4,106) | CH$7,877 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$12,542 (CH$2,732) | CH$3,978 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 9% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$166,339 (CH$36,238) | CH$37,684 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$142,882 (CH$31,128) | CH$27,125 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$243,252 (CH$52,994) | CH$44,613 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$228,698 (CH$49,823) | CH$55,749 | - 11% | |
| 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$61,709,500 (CH$13,443,848) | CH$12,993,800 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,308 (CH$503) | CH$757 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$113,118 (CH$24,644) | CH$35,627 | - 31% | |
| 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$15,721 (CH$3,425) | CH$3,193 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$22,001 (CH$4,793) | CH$6,415 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$109,490 (CH$23,853) | CH$30,764 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$17,266 (CH$3,762) | CH$4,678 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,277 (CH$2,892) | CH$2,573 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,523 (CH$3,164) | CH$2,706 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,435 (CH$1,402) | CH$1,778 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,584 (CH$781) | CH$1,548 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$16,021 (CH$3,490) | CH$7,993 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$51,807 (CH$11,286) | CH$23,594 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$23,755 (CH$5,175) | CH$8,036 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$135,750 (CH$29,574) | CH$27,699 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$93,256 (CH$20,316) | CH$33,133 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$19,900 (CH$4,335) | CH$4,388 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$5,745 (CH$1,252) | CH$2,137 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,723 (CH$1,465) | CH$2,760 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,594,070 (CH$347,279) | CH$355,494 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$221 (CH$48) | CH$106 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$109,421 (CH$23,838) | CH$31,109 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$5,098 (CH$1,111) | CH$3,404 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 24% cheaper than in Chile
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