Cost of living in Santiago, Chile, Chile

Summary of cost of living in Santiago, Chile

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CH$2,654,108
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CH$1,303,235
  • Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is cheaper than in 57% of cities in Latin America (17 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is cheaper than in 79% of cities in the World (150 out of 189)
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List of prices in Santiago, Chile
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$15,013
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$7,565
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$2,690
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$1,123
12 eggs, large CH$3,338
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,611
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$5,913
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$1,644
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$1,429
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$1,116
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$6,488
2 liters of coca-cola CH$1,958
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$677
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$1,045,640
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$652,191
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$71,837
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$642,917
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$409,793
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$45,781
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$16,197
40” flat screen tv CH$279,422
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CH$86,039
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$10,488
Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$8,087
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CH$44,761
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CH$28,768
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$66,726
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CH$82,050
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$15,771,500
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$1,253
Monthly ticket public transport CH$41,080
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CH$5,895
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CH$3,222
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$7,899
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CH$37,142
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CH$4,691
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$3,640
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$3,665
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$1,985
Tube of toothpaste CH$2,302
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$18,804
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CH$29,044
2 tickets to the movies CH$10,966
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CH$25,910
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CH$52,433
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$9,207
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CH$4,463
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CH$3,140
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CH$504,724
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CH$108
1 month of gym membership in business district CH$59,826
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$4,643
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 2,807 prices entered by 298 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Santiago, CHL position in our World Ranking

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150th
out of 189
latin america
17th
out of 30

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