Cost of living in Chile compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$16,745 ($17) | $20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,224 ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,716 ($2.70) | $5.53 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,146 ($1.14) | $1.05 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,545 ($3.52) | $4.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,562 ($1.55) | $4.43 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,540 ($5.50) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,652 ($1.64) | $3.90 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,465 ($1.46) | $2.04 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,156 ($1.15) | $3.81 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,106 ($6) | $18 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,169 ($2.15) | $2.91 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$715 ($0.71) | $2.61 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$982,457 ($976) | $2,812 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$617,250 ($613) | $2,095 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$86,302 ($86) | $220 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$580,749 ($577) | $2,055 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$401,464 ($399) | $1,497 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$51,673 ($51) | $160 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,582 ($16) | $59 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$256,136 ($254) | $258 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$87,023 ($86) | $146 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,231 ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,361 ($10) | $33 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$49,349 ($49) | $56 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,577 ($30) | $52 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$74,337 ($74) | $106 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$76,916 ($76) | $136 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$17,889,200 ($17,772) | $30,245 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,304 ($1.30) | $0.94 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,075 ($38) | $79 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,177 ($3.16) | $9 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,695 ($12) | $21 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$42,228 ($42) | $168 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$7,271 ($7) | $9 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,262 ($4.23) | $5.32 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,298 ($4.27) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,104 ($2.09) | $5.01 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,486 ($2.47) | $2.31 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,834 ($17) | $30 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$30,426 ($30) | $61 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$11,927 ($12) | $29 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$27,948 ($28) | $211 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$53,432 ($53) | $101 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,503 ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,165 ($4.14) | $5.91 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,534 ($3.51) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$583,432 ($580) | $468 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$105 ($0.10) | $0.53 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$54,301 ($54) | $65 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,847 ($4.82) | $10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 53% cheaper than in United States
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