Cost of living in Chile compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,533 (4,170 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,602 (2,249 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,849 (903 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$812 (397 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,977 (966 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,042 (509 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,555 (1,737 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,032 (504 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$782 (382 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$917 (448 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,512 (2,205 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,473 (720 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$451 (220 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Chile is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$727,895 (355,685 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$453,786 (221,742 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$60,243 (29,438 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$457,788 (223,698 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,666 (147,898 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,841 (19,468 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,676 (8,638 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$218,039 (106,545 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$59,974 (29,306 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,262 (3,548 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,845 (2,367 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,911 (17,548 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,295 (10,406 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,777 (20,414 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,617 (26,200 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,293,700 (6,007,310 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$861 (421 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,148 (19,618 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,913 (1,912 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,389 (3,610 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,437 (14,384 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,006 (1,957 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,754 (1,346 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,750 (1,344 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,620 (791 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,591 (778 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$9,971 (4,872 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,894 (9,721 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 (4,294 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,889 (11,185 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,109 (15,690 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,284 (2,582 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,845 (1,390 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,237 (1,093 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$294,591 (143,952 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$88 (43 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$33,109 (16,179 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,897 (1,904 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 319% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,176 prices entered by 745 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chile is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria
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