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Cost of living in Chile compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,139 (62元) | 49元 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,275 (43元) | 34元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,177 (22元) | 14元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$791 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,952 (20元) | 15元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$909 (9元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,224 (32元) | 60元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$889 (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$728 (7元) | 6元 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$982 (10元) | 5.60元 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,050 (41元) | 111元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,369 (14元) | 7元 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$502 (5.05元) | 11元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$716,469 (7,213元) | 8,991元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$452,486 (4,556元) | 4,362元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,748 (894元) | 428元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$538,032 (5,417元) | 5,203元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$352,291 (3,547元) | 3,294元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,099 (625元) | 264元 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$18,096 (182元) | 89元 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$202,470 (2,038元) | 2,101元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,330 (497元) | 714元 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,955 (80元) | 36元 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,754 (48元) | 54元 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,928 (321元) | 522元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,366 (225元) | 278元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,627 (419元) | 628元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$52,355 (527元) | 658元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,932,000 (140,266元) | 141,996元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$817 (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$36,061 (363元) | 151元 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,226 (22元) | 29元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,842 (89元) | 36元 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,024 (312元) | 281元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,154 (52元) | 46元 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,743 (28元) | 39元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,965 (30元) | 36元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,578 (16元) | 10元 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,419 (14元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,279 (83元) | 58元 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,492 (206元) | 164元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,745 (78元) | 90元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,168 (294元) | 966元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,286 (335元) | 393元 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,384 (44元) | 60元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,373 (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,950 (30元) | 31元 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$324,992 (3,272元) | 3,300元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$95 (0.96元) | 0.81元 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$29,583 (298元) | 327元 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,756 (38元) | 21元 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,081 prices entered by 844 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 10% more expensive than in China
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