Cost of living in Santiago, Chile

Summary of cost of living in Santiago

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CH$1,981,256
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CH$982,834
  • Cost of living in Santiago is more expensive than in 72% of cities in Latin America (14 out of 47)
  • Cost of living in Santiago is cheaper than in 72% of cities in the World (193 out of 267)

List of prices in Santiago
Current as of Feb 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$8,525
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$4,568
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$1,970
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$805
12 eggs, large CH$1,997
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,036
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$3,512
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$973
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$807
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$895
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$4,433
2 liters of coca-cola CH$1,455
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$458
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$782,594
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$501,828
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$65,277
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$534,997
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$323,544
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$44,156
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$17,223
40” flat screen tv CH$224,015
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CH$60,386
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$7,645
Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$4,732
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CH$35,272
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CH$22,513
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$45,066
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CH$56,158
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$12,312,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$853
Monthly ticket public transport CH$41,377
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CH$4,783
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CH$3,169
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$6,549
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CH$31,338
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CH$4,706
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$2,779
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$2,782
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$1,675
Tube of toothpaste CH$1,670
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$11,579
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CH$21,259
2 tickets to the movies CH$9,328
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CH$23,437
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CH$36,150
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$4,927
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CH$3,047
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CH$2,275
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CH$303,060
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CH$124
1 month of gym membership in business district CH$33,649
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$3,979
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 5,006 prices entered by 449 different people.
Latest price update: February 21, 2020

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Santiago position in our World Ranking

the world
193rd
out of 267
latin america
14th
out of 47

Cheapest and most expensive products in Santiago compared to other cities:

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