Cost of living in Chile compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,072 ($13) | $17 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,525 ($6) | $9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,172 ($2.53) | $5.06 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$903 ($1.05) | $0.99 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,311 ($2.69) | $3.35 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,284 ($1.50) | $4.43 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,247 ($4.95) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,352 ($1.58) | $3.91 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$910 ($1.06) | $1.94 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,125 ($1.31) | $3.28 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,769 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,724 ($2.01) | $2.26 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$554 ($0.65) | $2.46 | - 74% | |
| 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$790,488 ($922) | $2,515 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$514,869 ($600) | $1,957 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$59,643 ($70) | $204 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$494,657 ($577) | $1,778 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$337,583 ($394) | $1,342 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,221 ($46) | $139 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,095 ($20) | $56 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$263,633 ($307) | $297 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$68,392 ($80) | $135 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,640 ($10) | $12 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,209 ($7) | $26 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$40,039 ($47) | $51 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,562 ($31) | $46 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$54,751 ($64) | $92 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$60,878 ($71) | $120 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,409,900 ($16,799) | $25,474 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,042 ($1.22) | $1.06 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,478 ($46) | $77 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,844 ($3.32) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,728 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,938 ($36) | $125 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,588 ($5.35) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,300 ($3.85) | $4.17 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,364 ($3.92) | $5.50 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,888 ($2.20) | $4.18 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,972 ($2.30) | $2.05 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,305 ($13) | $25 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chile | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,806 ($27) | $49 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,399 ($11) | $27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$23,606 ($28) | $196 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$38,157 ($44) | $83 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,472 ($8) | $13 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,268 ($3.81) | $5.19 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,828 ($3.30) | $6 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$419,779 ($489) | $499 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$119 ($0.14) | $0.17 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$37,502 ($44) | $53 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 ($4.84) | $9 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 48% cheaper than in United States
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