Cost of living in Chile compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,685 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 220 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,705 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 122 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,783 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 55 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$837 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,178 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 35 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,127 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,828 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 72 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,241 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$735 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$841 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,744 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 232 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,531 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$436 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$721,688 (Mex$ 20,872) | Mex$ 18,734 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$457,605 (Mex$ 13,235) | Mex$ 8,601 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,394 (Mex$ 1,689) | Mex$ 1,007 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$444,053 (Mex$ 12,843) | Mex$ 10,176 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$299,436 (Mex$ 8,660) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,287 (Mex$ 1,252) | Mex$ 697 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,440 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 383 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$227,900 (Mex$ 6,591) | Mex$ 6,718 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$61,849 (Mex$ 1,789) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,315 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 100 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,546 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 91 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,856 (Mex$ 1,066) | Mex$ 847 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,384 (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 652 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,961 (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,912 (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 1,118 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,311,500 (Mex$ 384,986) | Mex$ 348,641 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$804 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,792 (Mex$ 1,122) | Mex$ 538 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,037 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 81 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,719 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 180 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,732 (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 523 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,307 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 80 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,926 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 50 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,885 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 56 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,627 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,518 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 29 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,477 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 186 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,221 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 309 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,883 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 149 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,152 (Mex$ 872) | Mex$ 849 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,188 (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 684 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,701 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 126 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,854 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 72 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,335 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 39 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$385,711 (Mex$ 11,155) | Mex$ 10,499 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$99 (Mex$ 2.86) | Mex$ 2.90 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,680 (Mex$ 1,177) | Mex$ 986 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,022 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 62 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 29% more expensive than in Mexico
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