Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santiago | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,638 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 33 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,693 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 30 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,970 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,021 (Dirham 4.63) | Dirham 6 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,613 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,467 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.06 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,263 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 15 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,531 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$991 (Dirham 4.49) | Dirham 3.84 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,255 (Dirham 5.68) | Dirham 10 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,652 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 60 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,916 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$625 (Dirham 2.83) | Dirham 4.75 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santiago | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$970,174 (Dirham 4,396) | Dirham 10,327 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$596,504 (Dirham 2,703) | Dirham 7,900 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$66,227 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 989 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$605,818 (Dirham 2,745) | Dirham 6,077 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$397,875 (Dirham 1,803) | Dirham 4,308 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$48,217 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 558 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,391 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 366 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$268,427 (Dirham 1,216) | Dirham 1,419 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$76,747 (Dirham 348) | Dirham 338 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,015 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 50 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,856 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 51 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santiago | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,413 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 197 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,389 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 190 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$65,286 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 343 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$77,249 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 348 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 56% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santiago | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,766,000 (Dirham 66,904) | Dirham 89,840 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,231 (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 3.82 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$43,457 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 80 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,361 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 29 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Santiago | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,588 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$10,073 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 56 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$36,099 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 382 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,173 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 26 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,877 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,009 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,991 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,959 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,996 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 62 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 22% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$30,165 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 188 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,344 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 91 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$23,155 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 783 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$45,633 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 259 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,789 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 64 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,023 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,983 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 40 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$632,377 (Dirham 2,865) | Dirham 2,128 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$169 (Dirham 0.76) | Dirham 0.67 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$49,724 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 255 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,400 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 9% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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