Cost of living in Chile compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Chile is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,131 (8,172 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 215% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,878 (3,978 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,774 (1,604 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,046 (605 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,927 (1,693 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,371 (793 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,685 (3,288 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,479 (856 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,060 (613 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,103 (638 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,849 (3,960 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,914 (1,107 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$692 (400 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 35% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$932,196 (539,078 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$568,286 (328,633 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,555 (40,223 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$594,380 (343,723 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$394,351 (228,048 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$46,395 (26,829 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,212 (9,375 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$241,024 (139,381 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,873 (43,876 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,699 (4,452 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,992 (4,622 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 208% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Chile is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,921 (25,399 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 200% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,062 (15,650 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,170 (37,109 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$71,222 (41,187 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Chile is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,540,900 (8,408,827 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,271 (735 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 164% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,980 (24,276 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Chile is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,609 (2,087 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 445% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,237 (4,763 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 192% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$40,294 (23,301 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,290 (2,481 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,724 (2,153 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 158% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,805 (2,200 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,709 (988 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,911 (1,105 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,717 (8,511 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 403% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Chile is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,242 (14,597 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,906 (5,728 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,888 (13,236 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$44,551 (25,763 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,723 (5,044 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,808 (2,202 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 105% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,986 (1,727 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 245% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,521 (331,660 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 141% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (63 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 167% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,645 (24,661 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,665 (2,698 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 420% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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