Cost of living in Chile compared to Japan
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Chile is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$15,606 (¥2,497) | ¥1,046 | + 139% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,214 (¥1,154) | ¥805 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,682 (¥429) | ¥571 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,160 (¥186) | ¥230 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,589 (¥574) | ¥318 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,469 (¥235) | ¥613 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,578 (¥892) | ¥1,107 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,611 (¥258) | ¥693 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,457 (¥233) | ¥468 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,208 (¥193) | ¥304 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,249 (¥1,000) | ¥1,292 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,197 (¥352) | ¥218 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$689 (¥110) | ¥191 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Chile is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,039,730 (¥166,364) | ¥365,082 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$650,846 (¥104,140) | ¥197,136 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$85,651 (¥13,705) | ¥19,817 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$597,617 (¥95,623) | ¥174,888 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$419,977 (¥67,199) | ¥106,796 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$56,165 (¥8,987) | ¥12,528 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,232 (¥2,437) | ¥4,254 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$252,013 (¥40,324) | ¥74,559 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$80,913 (¥12,947) | ¥25,414 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,148 (¥1,624) | ¥1,338 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,690 (¥1,711) | ¥2,831 | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Chile is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$48,843 (¥7,815) | ¥8,708 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,222 (¥4,836) | ¥5,103 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$71,505 (¥11,441) | ¥9,729 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$80,821 (¥12,932) | ¥12,189 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Chile is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$18,733,200 (¥2,997,434) | ¥3,019,750 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,311 (¥210) | ¥170 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,657 (¥6,345) | ¥9,221 | - 31% | |
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$3,910 (¥626) | ¥2,133 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,789 (¥1,886) | ¥2,551 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$43,702 (¥6,993) | ¥6,000 | + 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,389 (¥862) | ¥1,337 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,160 (¥666) | ¥930 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,341 (¥695) | ¥622 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,087 (¥334) | ¥224 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,417 (¥387) | ¥188 | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,952 (¥2,712) | ¥4,604 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Chile is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$33,337 (¥5,334) | ¥4,908 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,294 (¥1,967) | ¥3,873 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,740 (¥4,919) | ¥7,212 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$50,130 (¥8,021) | ¥8,269 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,225 (¥1,316) | ¥1,244 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,052 (¥648) | ¥547 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,847 (¥616) | ¥674 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$549,935 (¥87,993) | ¥51,659 | + 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$54,804 (¥8,769) | ¥9,530 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,804 (¥769) | ¥600 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Chile is 24% cheaper than in Japan
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