Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Taipei, Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$9,065 (362 NT$) | 169 NT$ | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,805 (192 NT$) | 146 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,865 (74 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (33 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,236 (89 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,171 (47 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,757 (150 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,247 (50 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$747 (30 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$832 (33 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,502 (180 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,541 (62 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$421 (17 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 31% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$770,282 (30,764 NT$) | 43,501 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$495,073 (19,773 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,158 (2,283 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,860 (19,485 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$311,873 (12,456 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,249 (1,687 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,629 (624 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$225,587 (9,010 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,287 (2,528 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,477 (299 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,513 (180 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,711 (1,506 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,105 (843 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,907 (1,833 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$57,432 (2,294 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,946,200 (557,000 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$793 (32 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,998 (1,637 NT$) | 1,332 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,566 (222 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 25% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,786 (111 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,795 (271 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$32,795 (1,310 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,472 (179 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,934 (117 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,938 (117 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,700 (68 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,677 (67 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,931 (476 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 23% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,492 (858 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,791 (351 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,837 (1,272 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,448 (1,136 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,999 (240 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,836 (113 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,394 (96 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$420,479 (16,794 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (4.95 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$45,773 (1,828 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,142 (165 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 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 4,954 prices entered by 410 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.03994
TWD
/
CLP
Do you live in Taipei? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 137% more expensive than in Bucharest
- Cost of living in New York City is 372% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in Miami, Florida is 204% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 22% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 74% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Santiago is 69% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 15% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Geneva is 5% more expensive than in New York City
- Cost of living in Quito is 25% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lima (Peru)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bogotá (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tokyo (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hong Kong
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seoul (South Korea)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manila (Philippines)
Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 23% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 121,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 93,165 NT$ (CH$2,332,658) in Santiago.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Casablanca costs 100 Dirham (6 minutes ago)
- Ipad wi-fi 128gb in Delhi costs ₨34,900 (7 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in São Paulo costs R$ 4,000 (29 minutes ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in Prague costs 86 Kč (41 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Pretoria costs R 442,400 (43 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota costs $1,525 (about 1 hour ago)