- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,048 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 119 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,169 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 96 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,328 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 65 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$786 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,906 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 31 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$932 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,377 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 64 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$930 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 38 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$729 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,024 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,383 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 217 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,377 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$534 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$709,903 (Mex$ 19,942) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$441,331 (Mex$ 12,398) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,144 (Mex$ 2,476) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$533,800 (Mex$ 14,995) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$350,831 (Mex$ 9,855) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$57,654 (Mex$ 1,620) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$16,897 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 382 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$228,301 (Mex$ 6,413) | Mex$ 8,037 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,136 (Mex$ 1,380) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,789 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 110 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,705 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 79 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$32,698 (Mex$ 919) | Mex$ 841 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,429 (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 674 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,789 (Mex$ 1,146) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,765 (Mex$ 1,454) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,070,800 (Mex$ 395,271) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$799 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$34,529 (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 454 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,680 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,472 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 181 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,985 (Mex$ 955) | Mex$ 545 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,821 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 72 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,753 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 50 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,707 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 55 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,611 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,524 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 30 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,060 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 128 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,284 (Mex$ 598) | Mex$ 379 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,240 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 138 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$37,148 (Mex$ 1,044) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$31,437 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 744 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,420 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 103 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,285 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 55 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,985 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 45 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$316,573 (Mex$ 8,893) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$95 (Mex$ 2.68) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,534 (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 756 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,579 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 52 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,780 prices entered by 1,454 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 27% more expensive than in Mexico
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