Cost of living in Chile compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,533 (¥1,158) | ¥1,001 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,602 (¥624) | ¥722 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,849 (¥251) | ¥446 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$812 (¥110) | ¥214 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,977 (¥268) | ¥289 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,042 (¥141) | ¥501 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,555 (¥482) | ¥1,246 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,032 (¥140) | ¥640 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$782 (¥106) | ¥381 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$917 (¥124) | ¥260 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,512 (¥612) | ¥1,652 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,473 (¥200) | ¥221 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$451 (¥61) | ¥277 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$730,386 (¥99,095) | ¥182,340 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$453,786 (¥61,567) | ¥121,270 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$60,243 (¥8,173) | ¥15,948 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$457,788 (¥62,110) | ¥127,445 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,666 (¥41,064) | ¥86,552 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,841 (¥5,405) | ¥11,000 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,676 (¥2,398) | ¥3,835 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$218,039 (¥29,582) | ¥39,892 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$59,974 (¥8,137) | ¥10,465 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,262 (¥985) | ¥749 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,845 (¥657) | ¥2,162 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,911 (¥4,872) | ¥6,528 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,295 (¥2,889) | ¥4,644 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,777 (¥5,668) | ¥7,685 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,617 (¥7,275) | ¥13,013 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,293,700 (¥1,667,943) | ¥2,936,380 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$861 (¥117) | ¥142 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,148 (¥5,447) | ¥9,348 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,913 (¥531) | ¥1,406 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,389 (¥1,002) | ¥929 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,437 (¥3,994) | ¥8,740 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,006 (¥544) | ¥554 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,754 (¥374) | ¥669 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,750 (¥373) | ¥525 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,620 (¥220) | ¥206 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,591 (¥216) | ¥238 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$9,971 (¥1,353) | ¥2,654 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,894 (¥2,699) | ¥3,275 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 (¥1,192) | ¥3,323 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,889 (¥3,105) | ¥16,766 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,109 (¥4,356) | ¥5,924 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,284 (¥717) | ¥806 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,845 (¥386) | ¥520 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,237 (¥303) | ¥510 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$294,591 (¥39,969) | ¥47,822 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$88 (¥12) | ¥26 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$33,109 (¥4,492) | ¥8,220 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,897 (¥529) | ¥491 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chile is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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