Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,894 (343 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,792 (185 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,825 (70 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (32 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,230 (86 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 (45 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,725 (143 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 (48 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$750 (29 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$823 (32 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,547 (175 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,542 (59 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (16 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$765,918 (29,499 NT$) | 44,921 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$487,871 (18,790 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,627 (2,258 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,293 (18,768 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$317,454 (12,227 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,321 (1,591 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,680 (604 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,482 (8,453 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,023 (2,581 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,314 (282 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 (171 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,169 (1,470 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,351 (822 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,520 (1,792 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,238 (2,127 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 7% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,604,800 (523,987 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$795 (31 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,470 (1,597 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,059 (195 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 (104 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,090 (273 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,636 (1,295 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 (163 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,887 (111 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 (112 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (67 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,679 (65 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,793 (454 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,111 (813 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 (338 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 (1,191 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,525 (1,099 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,859 (226 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,886 (111 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,399 (92 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 (15,070 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 (4.47 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,116 (1,815 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,080 (157 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,762 prices entered by 400 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 141,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 103,519 NT$ (CH$2,687,774) in Santiago.
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