Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$9,065 (£9) | £9 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,805 (£4.91) | £5.55 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,865 (£1.91) | £3.43 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (£0.85) | £0.92 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,236 (£2.28) | £2.94 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,171 (£1.20) | £2.04 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,757 (£3.84) | £4.73 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,247 (£1.27) | £1.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$747 (£0.76) | £0.62 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$832 (£0.85) | £1.97 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,502 (£4.60) | £8 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,541 (£1.57) | £1.94 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$421 (£0.43) | £1.07 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$770,282 (£787) | £1,537 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$495,073 (£506) | £1,287 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,158 (£58) | £165 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,860 (£498) | £1,797 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$311,873 (£319) | £927 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,249 (£43) | £115 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,629 (£16) | £22 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$225,587 (£230) | £333 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,287 (£65) | £82 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,477 (£8) | £7 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,513 (£4.61) | £11 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,711 (£39) | £65 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,105 (£22) | £25 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,907 (£47) | £81 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$57,432 (£59) | £80 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,946,200 (£14,249) | £20,775 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$793 (£0.81) | £1.21 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,998 (£42) | £59 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,566 (£5.69) | £18 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 19% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,786 (£2.85) | £4.44 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,795 (£7) | £6 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$32,795 (£34) | £89 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,472 (£4.57) | £3.30 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,934 (£3.00) | £1.48 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,938 (£3.00) | £3.50 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,700 (£1.74) | £1.81 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,677 (£1.71) | £1.30 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,931 (£12) | £12 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 24% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,492 (£22) | £34 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,791 (£9) | £18 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,837 (£33) | £104 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,448 (£29) | £53 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,999 (£6) | £8 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,836 (£2.90) | £3.07 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,394 (£2.45) | £4.96 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$420,479 (£430) | £393 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (£0.13) | £0.09 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$45,773 (£47) | £37 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,142 (£4.23) | £11 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 39% cheaper than in Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,900 in Edinburgh you would need to make just about £2,982 (CH$2,918,625) in Santiago.
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