Cost of living in Chile compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,129 (¥1,691) | ¥1,145 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,552 (¥843) | ¥719 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,189 (¥332) | ¥437 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$903 (¥137) | ¥211 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,314 (¥352) | ¥282 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,286 (¥195) | ¥815 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,253 (¥646) | ¥951 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,347 (¥205) | ¥984 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$903 (¥137) | ¥421 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,151 (¥175) | ¥268 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,761 (¥875) | ¥1,770 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,721 (¥262) | ¥217 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$559 (¥85) | ¥225 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$787,740 (¥119,674) | ¥194,768 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$517,065 (¥78,553) | ¥126,641 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,769 (¥8,928) | ¥21,178 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$501,335 (¥76,163) | ¥142,258 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$341,961 (¥51,951) | ¥80,836 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,067 (¥5,935) | ¥13,643 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,821 (¥2,555) | ¥3,988 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,548 (¥40,190) | ¥59,521 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,069 (¥11,101) | ¥17,809 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,678 (¥1,318) | ¥665 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,191 (¥941) | ¥2,700 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$39,887 (¥6,060) | ¥7,941 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,388 (¥4,009) | ¥4,162 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$55,036 (¥8,361) | ¥7,471 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$61,424 (¥9,332) | ¥15,388 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,409,900 (¥2,189,153) | ¥2,576,380 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,042 (¥158) | ¥161 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,480 (¥5,998) | ¥16,725 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,021 (¥459) | ¥1,370 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,223 (¥945) | ¥1,955 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,604 (¥4,801) | ¥3,523 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,859 (¥738) | ¥2,205 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,387 (¥515) | ¥648 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,448 (¥524) | ¥409 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,876 (¥285) | ¥143 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,015 (¥306) | ¥184 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,892 (¥1,807) | ¥3,583 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chile | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,636 (¥3,439) | ¥4,280 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,449 (¥1,436) | ¥3,593 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$24,164 (¥3,671) | ¥20,657 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$37,984 (¥5,770) | ¥6,242 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,493 (¥986) | ¥1,034 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,325 (¥505) | ¥533 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,816 (¥428) | ¥526 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$419,779 (¥63,773) | ¥58,872 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$119 (¥18) | ¥41 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$37,508 (¥5,698) | ¥11,178 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (¥631) | ¥554 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chile is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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