Cost of living in Chile compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,900 (¥1,387) | ¥981 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,828 (¥752) | ¥700 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,856 (¥289) | ¥414 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$833 (¥130) | ¥205 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,254 (¥351) | ¥251 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,135 (¥177) | ¥655 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,864 (¥602) | ¥964 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,244 (¥194) | ¥741 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$757 (¥118) | ¥391 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$920 (¥143) | ¥300 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,760 (¥742) | ¥1,420 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,590 (¥248) | ¥178 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$456 (¥71) | ¥217 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$724,772 (¥112,968) | ¥299,320 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$459,581 (¥71,633) | ¥164,446 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$60,015 (¥9,354) | ¥21,056 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$455,604 (¥71,013) | ¥150,152 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$297,205 (¥46,324) | ¥78,123 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,870 (¥6,838) | ¥11,902 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,808 (¥2,464) | ¥4,118 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$234,217 (¥36,507) | ¥70,060 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$61,803 (¥9,633) | ¥12,705 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,492 (¥1,168) | ¥794 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,781 (¥745) | ¥2,406 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,507 (¥5,690) | ¥7,319 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,587 (¥3,209) | ¥4,417 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,441 (¥7,083) | ¥8,375 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,736 (¥8,843) | ¥13,139 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,915,900 (¥2,013,157) | ¥2,627,120 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$811 (¥126) | ¥135 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$37,861 (¥5,901) | ¥10,272 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,284 (¥512) | ¥1,148 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,794 (¥1,059) | ¥1,229 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,721 (¥4,788) | ¥5,176 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,695 (¥732) | ¥803 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,002 (¥468) | ¥611 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,997 (¥467) | ¥528 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,598 (¥249) | ¥152 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,563 (¥244) | ¥258 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,115 (¥1,732) | ¥3,156 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,087 (¥3,131) | ¥3,672 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,999 (¥1,403) | ¥3,638 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,134 (¥4,541) | ¥16,372 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,977 (¥4,672) | ¥6,066 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,649 (¥880) | ¥1,131 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,931 (¥457) | ¥435 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,397 (¥374) | ¥548 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$424,236 (¥66,124) | ¥55,862 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$99 (¥15) | ¥53 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,316 (¥6,284) | ¥9,625 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,135 (¥645) | ¥530 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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