Cost of living in Chile compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is about the same as in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,129 (89元) | 43元 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,552 (44元) | 37元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,189 (17元) | 17元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$901 (7元) | 14元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,323 (19元) | 16元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,286 (10元) | 9元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,253 (34元) | 48元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,347 (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$903 (7元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,141 (9元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,730 (46元) | 97元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,721 (14元) | 9元 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$559 (4.46元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$788,431 (6,289元) | 13,898元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$516,933 (4,123元) | 8,379元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,769 (469元) | 462元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$498,376 (3,975元) | 6,525元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$337,482 (2,692元) | 4,376元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,067 (312元) | 516元 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,821 (134元) | 140元 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,548 (2,110元) | 1,829元 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,069 (583元) | 546元 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,678 (69元) | 50元 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,191 (49元) | 66元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$39,887 (318元) | 511元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,388 (210元) | 288元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$55,036 (439元) | 654元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$61,424 (490元) | 844元 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,409,900 (114,940元) | 148,501元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,043 (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,451 (315元) | 206元 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,021 (24元) | 28元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,223 (50元) | 27元 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,604 (252元) | 386元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,859 (39元) | 30元 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,387 (27元) | 19元 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,448 (28元) | 44元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,876 (15元) | 21元 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,015 (16元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,892 (95元) | 82元 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Chile | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,636 (181元) | 260元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,449 (75元) | 122元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$24,164 (193元) | 417元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$37,984 (303元) | 319元 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,493 (52元) | 90元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,325 (27元) | 31元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,816 (22元) | 19元 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$419,779 (3,348元) | 2,968元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$119 (0.95元) | 0.24元 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$38,733 (309元) | 410元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (33元) | 38元 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00798
CNY
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,524 prices entered by 800 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 15% cheaper than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 121% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 39% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Angola is 34% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in China