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Cost of living in Chile compared to Japan
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,159 (¥1,041) | ¥1,034 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,273 (¥722) | ¥720 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,217 (¥375) | ¥464 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$792 (¥134) | ¥200 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,957 (¥331) | ¥271 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$907 (¥153) | ¥640 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,264 (¥552) | ¥915 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$886 (¥150) | ¥613 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$731 (¥124) | ¥420 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$982 (¥166) | ¥267 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,092 (¥692) | ¥1,604 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,375 (¥232) | ¥209 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$505 (¥85) | ¥200 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$722,902 (¥122,184) | ¥256,284 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$454,426 (¥76,806) | ¥116,029 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,748 (¥15,000) | ¥23,252 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$538,032 (¥90,937) | ¥120,733 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$352,291 (¥59,544) | ¥82,119 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,099 (¥10,496) | ¥11,573 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$18,096 (¥3,059) | ¥4,112 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$202,470 (¥34,221) | ¥63,696 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,330 (¥8,338) | ¥16,934 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,955 (¥1,345) | ¥730 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,754 (¥803) | ¥1,567 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,928 (¥5,396) | ¥5,970 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,366 (¥3,780) | ¥3,940 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,627 (¥7,036) | ¥8,357 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$52,355 (¥8,849) | ¥12,795 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,932,000 (¥2,354,761) | ¥2,848,210 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$817 (¥138) | ¥147 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,848 (¥6,059) | ¥12,471 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,226 (¥376) | ¥1,279 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,842 (¥1,494) | ¥1,179 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,024 (¥5,244) | ¥5,268 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,154 (¥871) | ¥643 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,743 (¥464) | ¥726 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,965 (¥501) | ¥490 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,578 (¥267) | ¥144 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,419 (¥240) | ¥208 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,279 (¥1,399) | ¥2,754 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,492 (¥3,464) | ¥4,233 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,745 (¥1,309) | ¥3,266 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,168 (¥4,930) | ¥10,578 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,286 (¥5,626) | ¥8,596 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,384 (¥741) | ¥947 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,373 (¥401) | ¥488 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,950 (¥499) | ¥533 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$324,992 (¥54,930) | ¥56,871 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$95 (¥16) | ¥57 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$29,583 (¥5,000) | ¥9,818 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,756 (¥635) | ¥464 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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