- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,030 (3,242 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,076 (2,192 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,497 (1,342 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$784 (422 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,903 (1,023 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$960 (516 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,349 (1,800 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$937 (504 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$695 (374 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$989 (532 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,481 (2,409 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,373 (738 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$482 (259 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$717,141 (385,545 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$450,927 (242,424 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,670 (47,670 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$507,133 (272,641 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$342,383 (184,070 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,291 (33,488 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,077 (9,181 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$237,902 (127,899 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$50,359 (27,074 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,266 (4,444 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,106 (1,670 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,288 (18,971 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,116 (12,965 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,072 (23,694 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,868 (27,347 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,769,100 (7,402,452 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$794 (427 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,470 (19,069 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,346 (1,799 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 (4,360 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,008 (17,746 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 (2,817 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,756 (1,482 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,720 (1,462 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,826 (981 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 (861 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 (4,129 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 (12,312 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,096 (4,353 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (17,554 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 (18,491 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 (2,460 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 (1,245 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 (1,541 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 176% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$304,196 (163,540 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (54 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,916 (17,159 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,499 (1,881 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria
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