- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,984 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 118 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,048 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 95 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,595 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 66 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$795 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,976 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 31 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$955 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,538 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 62 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$919 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 37 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$696 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$962 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,676 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 223 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,374 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$490 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$723,379 (Mex$ 21,416) | Mex$ 19,601 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$460,228 (Mex$ 13,625) | Mex$ 10,336 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$85,161 (Mex$ 2,521) | Mex$ 1,616 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$514,863 (Mex$ 15,243) | Mex$ 11,774 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$344,756 (Mex$ 10,207) | Mex$ 6,568 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$61,526 (Mex$ 1,822) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,184 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 381 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$239,359 (Mex$ 7,086) | Mex$ 8,129 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$53,771 (Mex$ 1,592) | Mex$ 2,016 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,624 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 103 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,621 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 88 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,288 (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 798 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,296 (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 652 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,945 (Mex$ 1,301) | Mex$ 1,486 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,868 (Mex$ 1,506) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,769,100 (Mex$ 407,644) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$787 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,679 (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 466 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,346 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 77 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 184 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,545 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 541 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 68 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,785 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 49 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,649 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 53 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,802 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 28 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 122 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 385 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,041 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 136 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (Mex$ 967) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 741 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 103 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 55 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 44 | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$282,513 (Mex$ 8,364) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (Mex$ 2.98) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,514 (Mex$ 963) | Mex$ 721 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,476 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 52 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,209 prices entered by 1,516 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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