Cost of living in Chile compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,943 (5,278 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,835 (2,853 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,848 (1,091 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$836 (493 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,240 (1,322 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,137 (671 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,859 (2,278 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,251 (738 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$760 (449 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$924 (545 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,800 (2,833 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,604 (947 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$451 (266 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Chile is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$726,909 (428,996 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$461,561 (272,397 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$60,169 (35,510 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$458,331 (270,491 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$298,583 (176,213 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,763 (25,827 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,977 (9,429 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$235,177 (138,793 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$61,803 (36,474 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,532 (4,445 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,620 (2,727 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,739 (21,682 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,535 (12,119 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,441 (26,818 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,736 (33,484 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,187,200 (7,782,627 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$811 (479 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,021 (22,439 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,284 (1,938 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,794 (4,010 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,793 (18,173 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,695 (2,771 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,002 (1,771 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,997 (1,769 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,598 (943 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,548 (913 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,115 (6,559 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,148 (11,891 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,019 (5,323 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,267 (17,272 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,969 (17,686 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,649 (3,334 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,931 (1,730 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,397 (1,415 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$424,236 (250,369 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$99 (58 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,880 (24,126 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,135 (2,441 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,115 prices entered by 674 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chile is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria
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