Cost of living in Colombia compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$33,177 (CH$7,455) | CH$13,999 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$25,648 (CH$5,763) | CH$6,951 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,669 (CH$2,397) | CH$2,712 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,381 (CH$984) | CH$1,121 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$9,428 (CH$2,118) | CH$3,149 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,063 (CH$913) | CH$1,449 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$12,352 (CH$2,775) | CH$5,805 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$8,282 (CH$1,861) | CH$1,461 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,699 (CH$831) | CH$1,178 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,693 (CH$830) | CH$1,124 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$46,438 (CH$10,434) | CH$7,087 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$6,179 (CH$1,388) | CH$1,950 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$3,298 (CH$741) | CH$653 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 28% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,072,560 (CH$690,386) | CH$947,234 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,560,100 (CH$350,545) | CH$587,185 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$299,740 (CH$67,350) | CH$69,154 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,680,570 (CH$377,614) | CH$602,814 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$957,995 (CH$215,256) | CH$401,218 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$220,963 (CH$49,649) | CH$45,888 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$69,885 (CH$15,703) | CH$15,941 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,454,200 (CH$326,750) | CH$234,055 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$439,535 (CH$98,761) | CH$73,762 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$22,873 (CH$5,139) | CH$8,956 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$22,176 (CH$4,983) | CH$10,312 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$186,888 (CH$41,993) | CH$42,423 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$119,794 (CH$26,917) | CH$26,661 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$337,347 (CH$75,800) | CH$66,553 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$253,763 (CH$57,019) | CH$73,321 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 17% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$71,943,000 (CH$16,165,175) | CH$15,284,900 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,063 (CH$913) | CH$1,273 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$143,253 (CH$32,188) | CH$41,636 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 19% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,886 (CH$3,794) | CH$3,624 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$29,435 (CH$6,614) | CH$9,107 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$116,122 (CH$26,092) | CH$37,044 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$20,817 (CH$4,677) | CH$4,521 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$14,173 (CH$3,185) | CH$3,842 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$18,773 (CH$4,218) | CH$3,898 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,054 (CH$1,810) | CH$1,823 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,634 (CH$1,266) | CH$2,190 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$29,728 (CH$6,680) | CH$16,023 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 42% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$46,473 (CH$10,442) | CH$27,566 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$29,634 (CH$6,659) | CH$10,113 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$111,921 (CH$25,148) | CH$22,928 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$111,256 (CH$24,999) | CH$43,934 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$29,061 (CH$6,530) | CH$8,497 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$10,326 (CH$2,320) | CH$4,095 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,531 (CH$1,018) | CH$3,182 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$2,615,310 (CH$587,645) | CH$573,929 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$242 (CH$54) | CH$124 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$117,903 (CH$26,492) | CH$52,353 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$9,496 (CH$2,134) | CH$4,577 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Chile
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