Cost of living in Chile compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,868 ($13) | $15 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,821 ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,849 ($2.62) | $4.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$833 ($1.18) | $0.88 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,257 ($3.20) | $2.88 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,133 ($1.61) | $4.17 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,853 ($5.47) | $6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,243 ($1.76) | $3.44 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$753 ($1.07) | $1.76 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$918 ($1.30) | $3.11 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,777 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,589 ($2.26) | $1.99 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$456 ($0.65) | $2.18 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$724,782 ($1,029) | $2,191 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$459,063 ($652) | $1,577 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$59,933 ($85) | $180 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$455,226 ($646) | $1,543 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$295,945 ($420) | $1,144 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$44,123 ($63) | $112 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,897 ($23) | $52 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$234,708 ($333) | $273 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$61,410 ($87) | $127 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,451 ($11) | $11 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$5,024 ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,657 ($52) | $47 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,587 ($29) | $42 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,780 ($65) | $86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,689 ($80) | $107 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,915,900 ($18,336) | $23,511 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$811 ($1.15) | $0.66 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$37,821 ($54) | $74 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,289 ($4.67) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,794 ($10) | $16 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,722 ($44) | $111 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,648 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,000 ($4.26) | $3.45 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,006 ($4.27) | $4.87 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,607 ($2.28) | $3.65 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,575 ($2.24) | $1.82 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,174 ($16) | $22 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,129 ($29) | $47 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,996 ($13) | $25 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,411 ($42) | $198 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,756 ($42) | $78 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,637 ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,901 ($4.12) | $4.94 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,399 ($3.41) | $5.64 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$424,236 ($602) | $425 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$93 ($0.13) | $0.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,685 ($58) | $49 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,135 ($5.87) | $8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 37% cheaper than in United States
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