Cost of living in Chile compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,045 (¥2,463) | ¥1,028 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,797 (¥1,192) | ¥723 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,764 (¥485) | ¥519 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,046 (¥183) | ¥197 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,905 (¥509) | ¥316 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,353 (¥237) | ¥629 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,628 (¥987) | ¥962 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,459 (¥256) | ¥902 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,051 (¥184) | ¥574 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,106 (¥194) | ¥285 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,874 (¥1,205) | ¥1,208 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,908 (¥335) | ¥184 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$665 (¥117) | ¥206 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$925,752 (¥162,347) | ¥326,267 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$554,036 (¥97,160) | ¥171,772 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,279 (¥12,149) | ¥28,488 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$589,901 (¥103,450) | ¥157,603 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$390,024 (¥68,398) | ¥82,713 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$44,756 (¥7,849) | ¥24,082 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,918 (¥2,791) | ¥4,699 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$241,024 (¥42,268) | ¥47,482 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,430 (¥13,228) | ¥32,093 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,705 (¥1,351) | ¥1,313 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,818 (¥1,371) | ¥1,878 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,921 (¥7,702) | ¥6,136 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,062 (¥4,746) | ¥5,199 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,170 (¥11,253) | ¥8,989 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$71,222 (¥12,490) | ¥13,588 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,548,600 (¥2,551,358) | ¥2,700,660 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,276 (¥224) | ¥165 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,716 (¥7,316) | ¥10,143 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,675 (¥645) | ¥2,497 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,436 (¥1,479) | ¥1,967 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$38,400 (¥6,734) | ¥5,380 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,290 (¥752) | ¥650 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,724 (¥653) | ¥938 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,805 (¥667) | ¥702 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,709 (¥300) | ¥218 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,928 (¥338) | ¥216 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,717 (¥2,581) | ¥3,927 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,129 (¥4,407) | ¥4,141 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,611 (¥1,685) | ¥3,600 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,888 (¥4,014) | ¥4,000 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,539 (¥7,635) | ¥5,993 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,723 (¥1,530) | ¥984 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,767 (¥661) | ¥472 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,986 (¥524) | ¥575 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$596,680 (¥104,639) | ¥101,122 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (¥19) | ¥52 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,645 (¥7,479) | ¥9,280 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,665 (¥818) | ¥592 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.17537
JPY
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,739 prices entered by 661 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 21% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 24% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 16% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 76% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Japan