Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Kingdom | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (CH$13,577) | CH$13,282 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (CH$6,044) | CH$6,736 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.22 (CH$3,173) | CH$2,851 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (CH$989) | CH$1,028 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.20 (CH$3,150) | CH$2,643 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.00 (CH$1,968) | CH$1,429 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.84 (CH$3,783) | CH$5,294 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (CH$1,924) | CH$1,487 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (CH$888) | CH$1,024 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.69 (CH$1,663) | CH$1,158 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (CH$7,820) | CH$7,110 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.13 (CH$2,094) | CH$1,969 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (CH$985) | CH$649 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 97% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Kingdom | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,871 (CH$1,841,657) | CH$871,033 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,392 (CH$1,370,493) | CH$535,978 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £204 (CH$200,537) | CH$68,046 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,056 (CH$1,039,820) | CH$550,905 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £864 (CH$850,327) | CH$383,463 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £123 (CH$120,632) | CH$51,365 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (CH$25,958) | CH$16,334 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £293 (CH$288,356) | CH$262,365 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (CH$80,620) | CH$74,504 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (CH$6,232) | CH$8,992 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (CH$13,367) | CH$8,038 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Kingdom | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (CH$61,123) | CH$42,151 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (CH$31,353) | CH$24,768 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (CH$68,306) | CH$62,057 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (CH$69,716) | CH$68,762 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 83% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Kingdom | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £24,823 (CH$24,435,073) | CH$14,436,400 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (CH$1,623) | CH$1,232 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (CH$87,450) | CH$41,279 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Kingdom | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.06 (CH$3,993) | CH$3,431 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (CH$9,941) | CH$7,591 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £99 (CH$97,742) | CH$44,250 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.95 (CH$2,908) | CH$4,425 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.68 (CH$1,657) | CH$3,681 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.69 (CH$3,629) | CH$4,047 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.21 (CH$2,174) | CH$1,956 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.58 (CH$1,557) | CH$1,946 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (CH$13,944) | CH$14,399 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Kingdom | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (CH$35,304) | CH$27,922 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (CH$19,300) | CH$9,864 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £125 (CH$123,422) | CH$22,869 | + 440% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (CH$58,837) | CH$43,544 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (CH$9,203) | CH$7,418 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (CH$3,171) | CH$3,532 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.81 (CH$4,739) | CH$3,018 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £432 (CH$425,116) | CH$566,808 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (CH$101) | CH$169 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (CH$33,477) | CH$47,168 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (CH$12,477) | CH$4,477 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 53% more expensive than in Chile
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