Cost of living in Chile compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,224 ($16) | $20 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,086 ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,685 ($3.09) | $5.68 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,120 ($1.29) | $1.08 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,200 ($3.69) | $5.04 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,482 ($1.71) | $4.64 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,642 ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,523 ($1.75) | $4.47 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,293 ($1.49) | $2.32 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,190 ($1.37) | $3.12 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,929 ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,974 ($2.27) | $2.91 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$681 ($0.78) | $2.78 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$963,182 ($1,109) | $3,078 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$590,721 ($680) | $2,360 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,355 ($80) | $222 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$608,323 ($701) | $2,070 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$400,936 ($462) | $1,573 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,761 ($55) | $144 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,471 ($19) | $66 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$244,645 ($282) | $301 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$78,830 ($91) | $143 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,689 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,284 ($11) | $31 | - 66% | |
| 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$42,114 ($49) | $58 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,263 ($29) | $51 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$65,981 ($76) | $97 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$72,807 ($84) | $135 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,661,800 ($18,038) | $28,104 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,266 ($1.46) | $1.03 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,731 ($48) | $81 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,411 ($3.93) | $9 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,499 ($10) | $23 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,850 ($37) | $142 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,941 ($5.69) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,858 ($4.44) | $4.75 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,817 ($4.40) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,861 ($2.14) | $4.81 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,106 ($2.43) | $2.26 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,823 ($19) | $29 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,468 ($32) | $57 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,290 ($12) | $29 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,646 ($26) | $226 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$45,175 ($52) | $96 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,523 ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,017 ($4.63) | $5.44 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,250 ($3.74) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$548,182 ($631) | $610 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 ($0.13) | $0.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$53,628 ($62) | $66 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,687 ($5.40) | $10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 47% cheaper than in United States
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