- Cost of Living
- Chile
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,030 ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,076 ($5.99) | $8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,497 ($3.67) | $4.54 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$784 ($1.15) | $0.89 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,903 ($2.80) | $3.17 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$960 ($1.41) | $4.03 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,349 ($4.92) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$937 ($1.38) | $3.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$695 ($1.02) | $1.60 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$989 ($1.45) | $3.43 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,481 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,373 ($2.02) | $1.91 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$482 ($0.71) | $2.13 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$717,141 ($1,054) | $2,042 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$450,927 ($663) | $1,579 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,670 ($130) | $177 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$507,133 ($745) | $1,584 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$342,383 ($503) | $1,130 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,291 ($92) | $121 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,077 ($25) | $48 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$237,902 ($350) | $334 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$50,359 ($74) | $119 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,266 ($12) | $11 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,106 ($4.57) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,288 ($52) | $47 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,116 ($35) | $45 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,072 ($65) | $85 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,868 ($75) | $114 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,769,100 ($20,237) | $22,351 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$794 ($1.17) | $0.77 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,470 ($52) | $85 | - 39% | |
| 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$3,346 ($4.92) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,008 ($49) | $111 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,756 ($4.05) | $3.50 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,720 ($4.00) | $5.12 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,826 ($2.68) | $3.47 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 ($2.35) | $1.85 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 ($11) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 ($34) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,096 ($12) | $25 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 ($48) | $172 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 ($51) | $79 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 ($3.40) | $4.87 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 ($4.21) | $5.89 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$304,196 ($447) | $426 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 ($0.15) | $0.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,916 ($47) | $54 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,499 ($5.14) | $8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 38% cheaper than in United States
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