Cost of living in Chile compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chile | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,987 (Rp 269,355) | Rp 62,394 | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,701 (Rp 120,432) | Rp 60,225 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,760 (Rp 49,597) | Rp 32,593 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,151 (Rp 20,695) | Rp 24,589 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,756 (Rp 67,508) | Rp 31,337 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,421 (Rp 25,538) | Rp 14,750 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,797 (Rp 104,198) | Rp 72,901 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,691 (Rp 30,397) | Rp 45,403 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,497 (Rp 26,907) | Rp 22,376 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,281 (Rp 23,032) | Rp 32,966 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,260 (Rp 112,504) | Rp 344,694 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,115 (Rp 38,014) | Rp 18,943 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$638 (Rp 11,465) | Rp 15,178 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chile | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,116,780 (Rp 20,072,059) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$669,445 (Rp 12,032,038) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$87,598 (Rp 1,574,411) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$594,115 (Rp 10,678,120) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$409,433 (Rp 7,358,802) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$59,944 (Rp 1,077,385) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,408 (Rp 276,929) | Rp 378,883 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$249,229 (Rp 4,479,431) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$81,806 (Rp 1,470,310) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,461 (Rp 170,041) | Rp 91,402 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,035 (Rp 162,393) | Rp 83,441 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chile | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$49,596 (Rp 891,388) | Rp 651,126 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,021 (Rp 539,568) | Rp 458,661 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$76,427 (Rp 1,373,636) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$75,427 (Rp 1,355,654) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chile | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$16,969,300 (Rp 304,991,836) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,321 (Rp 23,738) | Rp 12,092 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,337 (Rp 689,035) | Rp 199,904 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 153% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chile | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,858 (Rp 87,313) | Rp 22,456 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$10,190 (Rp 183,141) | Rp 96,147 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$44,678 (Rp 802,997) | Rp 264,826 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,808 (Rp 104,384) | Rp 66,604 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,639 (Rp 83,381) | Rp 26,592 | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,476 (Rp 80,449) | Rp 33,023 | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,334 (Rp 41,949) | Rp 27,953 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,440 (Rp 43,854) | Rp 21,349 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$18,872 (Rp 339,189) | Rp 84,361 | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chile | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$36,598 (Rp 657,787) | Rp 261,890 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,939 (Rp 232,558) | Rp 96,262 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,028 (Rp 557,676) | Rp 496,791 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$55,316 (Rp 994,198) | Rp 397,663 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$9,621 (Rp 172,913) | Rp 149,637 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,242 (Rp 76,244) | Rp 38,785 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,704 (Rp 66,570) | Rp 50,891 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$549,935 (Rp 9,884,066) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$108 (Rp 1,942) | Rp 2,388 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$59,999 (Rp 1,078,373) | Rp 433,566 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,791 (Rp 86,115) | Rp 43,715 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia
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