Cost of living in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 23% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 36% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,930 (1,095 MT) | 753 MT | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,819 (536 MT) | 358 MT | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,802 (220 MT) | 232 MT | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,039 (82 MT) | 82 MT | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,816 (221 MT) | 121 MT | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,382 (109 MT) | 76 MT | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,698 (448 MT) | 397 MT | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,481 (116 MT) | 110 MT | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,012 (80 MT) | 43 MT | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,068 (84 MT) | 60 MT | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,841 (538 MT) | 659 MT | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,890 (148 MT) | 83 MT | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$675 (53 MT) | 24 MT | + 121% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$987,143 (77,576 MT) | 108,298 MT | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$607,776 (47,763 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$66,985 (5,264 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$634,500 (49,863 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$398,268 (31,298 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$40,298 (3,167 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,875 (1,248 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$237,473 (18,662 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$78,182 (6,144 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,113 (638 MT) | 346 MT | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,022 (630 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,034 (3,382 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,139 (2,369 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$65,438 (5,143 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,894 (5,807 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 113% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,467,500 (1,136,949 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,265 (99 MT) | 74 MT | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$43,743 (3,438 MT) | 885 MT | + 289% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,048 (554 MT) | 921 MT | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 46% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,769 (296 MT) | 271 MT | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,216 (881 MT) | 523 MT | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$34,953 (2,747 MT) | 2,567 MT | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,377 (344 MT) | 267 MT | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,926 (309 MT) | 170 MT | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,797 (298 MT) | 268 MT | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,992 (157 MT) | 114 MT | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,095 (165 MT) | 92 MT | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$18,036 (1,417 MT) | 487 MT | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 54% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$26,182 (2,058 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,396 (817 MT) | 600 MT | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,226 (1,747 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$46,514 (3,655 MT) | 2,416 MT | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,531 (670 MT) | 304 MT | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,200 (330 MT) | 114 MT | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,865 (225 MT) | 94 MT | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$596,608 (46,885 MT) | 40,788 MT | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$120 (9 MT) | 4.58 MT | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$55,873 (4,391 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,656 (366 MT) | 116 MT | + 216% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,782 prices entered by 404 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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