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Cost of living in Chile compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,139 ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,275 ($6) | $8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,177 ($3.29) | $4.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$791 ($1.20) | $0.87 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,952 ($2.95) | $3.19 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$909 ($1.37) | $3.96 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,224 ($4.87) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$889 ($1.34) | $3.35 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$728 ($1.10) | $1.59 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$982 ($1.48) | $3.63 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,050 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,369 ($2.07) | $1.92 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$502 ($0.76) | $2.15 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$718,553 ($1,085) | $2,047 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$452,486 ($683) | $1,542 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,748 ($134) | $178 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$538,032 ($813) | $1,512 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$352,291 ($532) | $1,089 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,099 ($94) | $117 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$18,096 ($27) | $48 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$202,470 ($306) | $322 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,330 ($74) | $120 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,955 ($12) | $11 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,754 ($7) | $22 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,928 ($48) | $47 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,366 ($34) | $44 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,627 ($63) | $86 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$52,355 ($79) | $113 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,932,000 ($21,039) | $22,215 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$817 ($1.23) | $0.78 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$36,061 ($54) | $85 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,226 ($3.36) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,842 ($13) | $18 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,024 ($47) | $110 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,154 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,743 ($4.14) | $3.42 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,965 ($4.48) | $5.04 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,578 ($2.38) | $3.45 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,419 ($2.14) | $1.82 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,279 ($13) | $20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,492 ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,745 ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,168 ($44) | $171 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,286 ($50) | $78 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,384 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,373 ($3.58) | $4.91 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,950 ($4.46) | $5.91 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$324,992 ($491) | $419 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$95 ($0.14) | $0.25 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$29,583 ($45) | $50 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,756 ($5.67) | $8 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 35% cheaper than in United States
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