Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Santiago (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$9,035 ($13) | $12 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,857 ($7) | $7 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,857 ($2.65) | $2.83 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 ($1.19) | $1.02 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,247 ($3.21) | $1.97 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 ($1.68) | $4.60 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,876 ($5.53) | $5.69 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,252 ($1.79) | $2.96 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$760 ($1.09) | $1.58 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$845 ($1.21) | $2.39 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,505 ($6) | $13 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,557 ($2.22) | $1.89 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$424 ($0.61) | $1.65 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$764,735 ($1,092) | $1,152 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$495,569 ($707) | $794 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$56,817 ($81) | $197 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$491,464 ($701) | $713 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$314,365 ($449) | $547 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,392 ($61) | $128 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,416 ($22) | $51 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$226,274 ($323) | $387 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,170 ($90) | $132 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,544 ($11) | $8 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,551 ($6) | $13 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,595 ($54) | $33 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,779 ($30) | $31 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,108 ($66) | $88 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$57,383 ($82) | $88 | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 16% more expensive than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,791,600 ($19,685) | $19,919 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$793 ($1.13) | $0.76 | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,646 ($58) | $36 | + 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,556 ($8) | $35 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 5% more expensive than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,807 ($4.01) | $5.70 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,839 ($10) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,078 ($47) | $67 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,473 ($6) | $5.21 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,949 ($4.21) | $2.79 | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,958 ($4.22) | $3.11 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,724 ($2.46) | $2.18 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,659 ($2.37) | $1.44 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$12,087 ($17) | $14 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,860 ($31) | $34 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,170 ($13) | $17 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,167 ($46) | $109 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,699 ($41) | $59 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,112 ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,865 ($4.09) | $3.83 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,386 ($3.41) | $3.67 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$429,066 ($612) | $429 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 ($0.18) | $1.08 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$45,773 ($65) | $27 | + 144% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,155 ($5.93) | $8 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,400 in Erie, Pennsylvania you would need to make just about $2,829 (CH$1,982,110) in Santiago.
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