Cost of living in Chile compared to China
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,067 (124元) | 46元 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,797 (60元) | 40元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,764 (24元) | 16元 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,044 (9元) | 18元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,851 (25元) | 19元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,353 (12元) | 11元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,628 (50元) | 63元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,456 (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,042 (9元) | 6元 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,096 (10元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,893 (61元) | 118元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,904 (17元) | 8元 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$670 (5.92元) | 16元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$925,752 (8,173元) | 15,059元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$554,036 (4,892元) | 9,006元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,279 (612元) | 421元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$589,901 (5,208元) | 7,547元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$390,024 (3,443元) | 4,347元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$44,756 (395元) | 262元 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,918 (141元) | 115元 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$241,024 (2,128元) | 1,086元 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,430 (666元) | 589元 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,705 (68元) | 39元 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,035 (71元) | 51元 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,921 (388元) | 529元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,062 (239元) | 248元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,512 (570元) | 626元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$70,720 (624元) | 828元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,548,600 (128,449元) | 161,247元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,275 (11元) | 9元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,716 (368元) | 204元 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,675 (32元) | 39元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,436 (74元) | 27元 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$38,400 (339元) | 391元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,290 (38元) | 53元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,724 (33元) | 33元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,805 (34元) | 34元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,709 (15元) | 13元 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,928 (17元) | 15元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,667 (129元) | 74元 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,129 (222元) | 265元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,611 (85元) | 110元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,888 (202元) | 1,294元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,778 (387元) | 348元 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,723 (77元) | 79元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,767 (33元) | 29元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,986 (26元) | 18元 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$596,680 (5,268元) | 3,321元 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (0.97元) | 0.20元 | + 384% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,645 (377元) | 410元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,665 (41元) | 24元 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 5% more expensive than in China
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