Cost of living in Italy compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Italy | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (CH$17,215) | CH$14,124 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CH$9,270) | CH$6,951 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (CH$4,995) | CH$2,712 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (CH$1,375) | CH$1,121 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (CH$3,625) | CH$3,149 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (CH$2,369) | CH$1,449 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CH$6,238) | CH$5,805 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (CH$2,111) | CH$1,461 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (CH$1,714) | CH$1,178 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.60 (CH$1,524) | CH$1,124 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CH$6,753) | CH$7,087 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (CH$2,108) | CH$1,950 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (CH$1,236) | CH$653 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 77% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Italy | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,898 (CH$1,811,004) | CH$947,234 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,309 (CH$1,249,356) | CH$587,185 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (CH$151,920) | CH$69,154 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 (CH$1,077,649) | CH$602,814 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €798 (CH$761,131) | CH$401,218 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (CH$100,647) | CH$45,888 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (CH$23,822) | CH$15,941 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (CH$272,094) | CH$234,055 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (CH$134,670) | CH$73,762 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CH$5,948) | CH$8,956 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CH$10,540) | CH$10,312 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Italy | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (CH$78,692) | CH$42,423 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CH$33,665) | CH$26,661 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CH$89,817) | CH$66,553 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (CH$128,337) | CH$73,321 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Italy | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,530 (CH$30,090,446) | CH$15,284,900 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (CH$1,777) | CH$1,273 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (CH$36,342) | CH$41,636 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Italy | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CH$6,998) | CH$3,624 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CH$10,885) | CH$9,107 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (CH$81,987) | CH$37,044 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (CH$5,158) | CH$4,521 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (CH$3,553) | CH$3,842 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (CH$3,125) | CH$3,898 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (CH$2,272) | CH$1,823 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (CH$2,342) | CH$2,190 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CH$17,531) | CH$16,023 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Italy | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (CH$36,874) | CH$27,566 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CH$18,010) | CH$10,113 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (CH$83,562) | CH$22,928 | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (CH$75,927) | CH$43,934 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CH$8,084) | CH$8,497 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (CH$1,820) | CH$4,095 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 (CH$4,599) | CH$3,182 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €683 (CH$652,217) | CH$573,929 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (CH$335) | CH$124 | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (CH$57,687) | CH$52,353 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.89 (CH$5,620) | CH$4,577 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Chile
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