Cost of living in Chile compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,116 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 266 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,884 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 147 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,795 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 68 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,043 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 26 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,927 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 45 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,375 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 26 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,663 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 86 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,482 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 48 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,088 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 32 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,093 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,845 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 258 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,916 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 34 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$675 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$932,196 (Mex$ 20,514) | Mex$ 20,168 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$568,286 (Mex$ 12,506) | Mex$ 10,264 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,555 (Mex$ 1,531) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$594,380 (Mex$ 13,080) | Mex$ 12,625 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$394,351 (Mex$ 8,678) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$46,395 (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 721 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,212 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 399 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$241,024 (Mex$ 5,304) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,873 (Mex$ 1,670) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,699 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 115 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,992 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 126 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,921 (Mex$ 967) | Mex$ 967 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,062 (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 718 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,170 (Mex$ 1,412) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$71,222 (Mex$ 1,567) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,666,900 (Mex$ 322,758) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,271 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,980 (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 559 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,609 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 91 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,237 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 205 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$40,294 (Mex$ 887) | Mex$ 592 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,290 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 74 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,724 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 60 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,805 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 69 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,709 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,911 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 35 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,717 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 239 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chile | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,242 (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 358 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,906 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 155 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,888 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 723 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$44,551 (Mex$ 980) | Mex$ 766 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,723 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 163 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,808 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 79 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,986 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 45 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,521 (Mex$ 12,621) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (Mex$ 2.41) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,645 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 888 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,665 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 78 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 13% more expensive than in Mexico
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