- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,108 (¥1,012) | ¥1,054 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,100 (¥679) | ¥698 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,399 (¥397) | ¥436 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$785 (¥130) | ¥205 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,901 (¥315) | ¥285 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$967 (¥160) | ¥777 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,248 (¥538) | ¥910 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$924 (¥153) | ¥697 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$688 (¥114) | ¥414 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$994 (¥165) | ¥265 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,415 (¥731) | ¥1,538 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,386 (¥230) | ¥203 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$480 (¥80) | ¥198 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$710,547 (¥117,735) | ¥231,808 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$440,327 (¥72,960) | ¥125,591 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$87,010 (¥14,417) | ¥21,159 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$507,374 (¥84,070) | ¥113,754 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$340,465 (¥56,414) | ¥74,885 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$58,878 (¥9,756) | ¥12,611 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,081 (¥2,830) | ¥4,134 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$238,410 (¥39,504) | ¥55,558 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$48,057 (¥7,963) | ¥16,830 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,528 (¥1,413) | ¥693 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,066 (¥508) | ¥1,827 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$34,785 (¥5,764) | ¥6,829 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,116 (¥3,996) | ¥4,215 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,138 (¥6,982) | ¥8,321 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,645 (¥8,557) | ¥13,972 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,989,900 (¥2,318,068) | ¥2,590,890 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$799 (¥132) | ¥145 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,559 (¥5,892) | ¥11,257 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,346 (¥554) | ¥1,278 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 (¥1,344) | ¥1,016 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,008 (¥5,469) | ¥3,622 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 (¥868) | ¥630 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,756 (¥457) | ¥707 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,720 (¥451) | ¥455 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,826 (¥302) | ¥137 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 (¥265) | ¥217 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 (¥1,273) | ¥2,939 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 (¥3,795) | ¥4,035 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,096 (¥1,342) | ¥3,358 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (¥5,410) | ¥12,964 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 (¥5,699) | ¥8,046 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 (¥758) | ¥880 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 (¥384) | ¥491 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 (¥475) | ¥560 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$304,196 (¥50,404) | ¥49,094 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (¥17) | ¥56 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,916 (¥5,288) | ¥10,296 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,499 (¥580) | ¥468 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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