Cost of living in Chile compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,091 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 161 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,579 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 107 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,874 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 57 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$809 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,966 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 32 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,027 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,545 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 67 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$976 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$775 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$949 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,412 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 217 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,469 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$459 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$742,988 (Mex$ 17,480) | Mex$ 19,405 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$462,917 (Mex$ 10,891) | Mex$ 8,951 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,298 (Mex$ 1,489) | Mex$ 1,224 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$481,342 (Mex$ 11,325) | Mex$ 10,809 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$304,533 (Mex$ 7,165) | Mex$ 5,711 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,886 (Mex$ 985) | Mex$ 897 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,720 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 387 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$220,291 (Mex$ 5,183) | Mex$ 7,610 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,815 (Mex$ 1,384) | Mex$ 1,960 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,635 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 101 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,914 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 86 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,588 (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 853 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,811 (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 631 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,659 (Mex$ 1,027) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,176 (Mex$ 1,298) | Mex$ 1,221 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,001,900 (Mex$ 282,369) | Mex$ 324,742 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$854 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,076 (Mex$ 943) | Mex$ 498 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,181 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 79 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,216 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 216 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,787 (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 564 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,394 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 68 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,772 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 49 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,790 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 57 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,629 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,592 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,134 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 186 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,050 (Mex$ 472) | Mex$ 345 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,792 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 139 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$23,822 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 901 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,047 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 662 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,184 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 110 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,877 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 58 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,189 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 41 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$310,971 (Mex$ 7,316) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$90 (Mex$ 2.11) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$33,983 (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 881 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,929 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 56 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 10% more expensive than in Mexico
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