Cost of living in Chile compared to Nigeria
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Chile is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,129 (5,406 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,552 (2,697 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,189 (1,063 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$903 (439 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,314 (1,124 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,286 (624 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,253 (2,066 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,347 (654 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$903 (439 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,151 (559 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,761 (2,798 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,721 (836 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$559 (271 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 49% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$787,740 (382,641 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$517,065 (251,162 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,769 (28,547 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$501,335 (243,521 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$341,961 (166,106 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,067 (18,977 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 148% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,821 (8,171 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$264,548 (128,503 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,069 (35,493 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,678 (4,216 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,191 (3,007 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Chile is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$39,887 (19,375 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,388 (12,818 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$55,036 (26,733 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$61,424 (29,837 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Chile is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,409,900 (6,999,540 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,042 (506 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 177% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,480 (19,177 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 130% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Chile is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,021 (1,467 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 179% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,223 (3,023 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,604 (15,351 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,859 (2,360 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,387 (1,645 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,448 (1,675 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,876 (911 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,015 (979 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,892 (5,776 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 254% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Chile is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Chile | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,636 (10,995 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,449 (4,590 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$24,164 (11,738 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$37,984 (18,450 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,493 (3,154 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 225% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,325 (1,615 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 171% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,816 (1,368 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 136% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$419,779 (203,906 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$119 (58 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$37,508 (18,219 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (2,017 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 303% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chile is about the same as in Nigeria
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