Cost of living in Chile compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,098 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 253 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,622 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 138 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,199 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 64 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$903 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,323 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 38 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,310 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,285 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 79 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,351 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 46 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$906 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,126 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,775 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 263 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,734 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$567 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$791,789 (Mex$ 18,929) | Mex$ 18,969 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$515,277 (Mex$ 12,318) | Mex$ 9,470 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,893 (Mex$ 1,408) | Mex$ 1,101 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$492,438 (Mex$ 11,772) | Mex$ 11,641 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$333,846 (Mex$ 7,981) | Mex$ 6,029 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$38,182 (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 847 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,780 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 404 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$261,606 (Mex$ 6,254) | Mex$ 7,391 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$74,436 (Mex$ 1,779) | Mex$ 2,455 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,600 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 114 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,107 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 114 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$39,984 (Mex$ 956) | Mex$ 893 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,671 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 641 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$54,706 (Mex$ 1,308) | Mex$ 1,559 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$60,453 (Mex$ 1,445) | Mex$ 1,241 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,160,500 (Mex$ 338,521) | Mex$ 327,761 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,045 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,421 (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 518 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,889 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 83 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,750 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 189 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,598 (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 585 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,827 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 71 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,317 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 55 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,404 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 57 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,880 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,022 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 33 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,269 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 231 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$23,113 (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 318 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,459 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 157 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$26,193 (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 683 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$38,058 (Mex$ 910) | Mex$ 726 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,508 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 146 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,272 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 80 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,811 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 42 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$429,126 (Mex$ 10,259) | Mex$ 12,450 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$104 (Mex$ 2.49) | Mex$ 2.41 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,939 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 911 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 67 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 13% more expensive than in Mexico
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