Cost of living in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 11% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 27% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,819 (R 288) | R 124 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,835 (R 133) | R 97 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,791 (R 54) | R 66 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,140 (R 22) | R 19 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,889 (R 76) | R 54 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,457 (R 28) | R 30 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$6,098 (R 119) | R 92 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,786 (R 35) | R 28 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,630 (R 32) | R 33 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,334 (R 26) | R 31 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,336 (R 123) | R 151 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,087 (R 41) | R 29 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$631 (R 12) | R 17 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 15% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,228,110 (R 23,900) | R 24,837 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$759,822 (R 14,787) | R 15,926 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$89,813 (R 1,748) | R 2,484 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$709,543 (R 13,808) | R 19,777 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$437,915 (R 8,522) | R 11,550 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$66,099 (R 1,286) | R 803 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,204 (R 315) | R 559 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,628 (R 5,150) | R 5,617 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$83,427 (R 1,624) | R 1,896 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$11,530 (R 224) | R 125 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$11,314 (R 220) | R 58 | + 279% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is about the same as in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$53,160 (R 1,035) | R 887 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$35,546 (R 692) | R 809 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$83,862 (R 1,632) | R 1,853 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$76,072 (R 1,480) | R 1,334 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 11% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$18,033,600 (R 350,952) | R 393,073 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,318 (R 26) | R 23 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$42,049 (R 818) | R 683 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,713 (R 131) | R 135 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 50% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,645 (R 71) | R 78 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$10,572 (R 206) | R 184 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$43,419 (R 845) | R 655 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,612 (R 90) | R 56 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,924 (R 96) | R 40 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,496 (R 87) | R 65 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,365 (R 46) | R 39 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,775 (R 54) | R 27 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$22,855 (R 445) | R 209 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 37% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$37,351 (R 727) | R 441 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$13,156 (R 256) | R 220 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$34,918 (R 680) | R 1,050 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$59,107 (R 1,150) | R 791 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$10,326 (R 201) | R 87 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,069 (R 79) | R 43 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,718 (R 72) | R 43 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$565,251 (R 11,000) | R 9,948 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (R 2.14) | R 2.99 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$68,063 (R 1,325) | R 553 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$5,013 (R 98) | R 58 | + 68% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,779 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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