Cost of living in Chile compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,552 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,598 ($5.89) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,844 ($2.36) | $4.33 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$814 ($1.04) | $0.88 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,975 ($2.53) | $2.97 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,035 ($1.33) | $4.01 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,559 ($4.56) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,032 ($1.32) | $3.36 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$782 ($1.00) | $1.77 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$917 ($1.17) | $3.15 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,522 ($5.79) | $14 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,464 ($1.87) | $1.94 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$450 ($0.58) | $2.04 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$727,645 ($932) | $2,269 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$449,251 ($575) | $1,629 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$59,866 ($77) | $177 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$456,944 ($585) | $1,625 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,099 ($387) | $1,155 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,794 ($51) | $109 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,801 ($23) | $47 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$218,024 ($279) | $298 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$59,917 ($77) | $118 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,321 ($9) | $11 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,818 ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,158 ($46) | $49 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,663 ($28) | $45 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,692 ($53) | $86 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,651 ($69) | $112 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,228,300 ($15,657) | $22,992 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$862 ($1.10) | $0.75 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,056 ($51) | $81 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,905 ($5.00) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,579 ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,260 ($37) | $110 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,035 ($5.17) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,762 ($3.54) | $3.55 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,780 ($3.56) | $5.08 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,622 ($2.08) | $3.57 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,610 ($2.06) | $1.83 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$9,900 ($13) | $21 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,213 ($26) | $45 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,801 ($11) | $24 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,889 ($29) | $223 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,493 ($42) | $74 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,296 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,856 ($3.66) | $4.82 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,246 ($2.88) | $5.81 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$294,591 ($377) | $395 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$87 ($0.11) | $0.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,990 ($42) | $52 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,896 ($4.99) | $8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 45% cheaper than in United States
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