- Cost of Living
- Chile
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,108 (62元) | 53元 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,100 (41元) | 34元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,399 (24元) | 15元 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$785 (8元) | 15元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,901 (19元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$967 (10元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,248 (33元) | 59元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$924 (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$688 (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$994 (10元) | 5.79元 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,415 (45元) | 113元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,386 (14元) | 8元 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$480 (4.84元) | 12元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$710,547 (7,169元) | 9,794元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$440,327 (4,443元) | 4,472元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$87,010 (878元) | 440元 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$507,374 (5,119元) | 5,656元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$340,465 (3,435元) | 3,586元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$58,878 (594元) | 322元 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,081 (172元) | 84元 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$238,410 (2,406元) | 2,213元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$48,057 (485元) | 663元 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,528 (86元) | 39元 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,066 (31元) | 39元 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$34,785 (351元) | 560元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,116 (243元) | 268元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,138 (425元) | 606元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,645 (521元) | 676元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,989,900 (141,157元) | 143,546元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$799 (8元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,559 (359元) | 151元 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,346 (34元) | 27元 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 (82元) | 33元 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,008 (333元) | 364元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 (53元) | 27元 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,756 (28元) | 36元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,720 (27元) | 37元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,826 (18元) | 10元 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 (16元) | 14元 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 (77元) | 61元 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 (231元) | 155元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,096 (82元) | 87元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (329元) | 771元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 (347元) | 374元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 (46元) | 59元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 (23元) | 33元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$304,196 (3,069元) | 3,300元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (1.02元) | 1.00元 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,916 (322元) | 302元 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,499 (35元) | 20元 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,925 prices entered by 859 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 8% more expensive than in China
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