Cost of living in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is about the same as in Roanoke, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 7% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,930 ($17) | $13 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,819 ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,802 ($3.46) | $3.94 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,039 ($1.28) | $0.78 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,816 ($3.48) | $2.22 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,361 ($1.68) | $3.77 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,698 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,481 ($1.83) | $2.86 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,012 ($1.25) | $1.57 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,068 ($1.32) | $3.31 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,841 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,890 ($2.33) | $1.47 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$675 ($0.83) | $1.91 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 8% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$987,143 ($1,218) | $1,359 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$607,776 ($750) | $978 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$66,985 ($83) | $193 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$634,500 ($783) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$398,268 ($492) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$40,298 ($50) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,875 ($20) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$237,473 ($293) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$78,182 ($97) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,113 ($10) | $8 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,022 ($10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is about the same as in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,034 ($53) | $43 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,139 ($37) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$65,438 ($81) | $85 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,894 ($91) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 13% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,467,500 ($17,858) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,265 ($1.56) | $0.74 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$43,743 ($54) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,048 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 11% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,769 ($4.65) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,216 ($14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$34,953 ($43) | $87 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,377 ($5.40) | $4.93 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,926 ($4.85) | $3.51 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,797 ($4.69) | $3.80 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,992 ($2.46) | $3.55 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,095 ($2.59) | $1.83 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$18,036 ($22) | $17 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$26,182 ($32) | $36 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,396 ($13) | $21 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,226 ($27) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$46,514 ($57) | $49 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,531 ($11) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,200 ($5.18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,865 ($3.54) | $4.93 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$596,608 ($736) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$120 ($0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$55,873 ($69) | $27 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,656 ($5.75) | $5.76 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,780 prices entered by 400 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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