Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 26% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,894 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 182 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,792 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 107 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,825 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 72 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,230 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 16 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,725 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 38 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$750 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$823 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,547 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 159 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,542 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 27 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 13 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 73% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$765,918 (Mex$ 21,667) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$487,871 (Mex$ 13,801) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,627 (Mex$ 1,658) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,293 (Mex$ 13,785) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$317,454 (Mex$ 8,980) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,321 (Mex$ 1,169) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,680 (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 372 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,482 (Mex$ 6,209) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,023 (Mex$ 1,896) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,314 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 64 | + 222% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 46 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,169 (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 682 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,351 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 716 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,520 (Mex$ 1,316) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,238 (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 1,132 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 87% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,604,800 (Mex$ 384,863) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$795 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 16 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,470 (Mex$ 1,173) | Mex$ 498 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,059 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 226 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 101% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 52 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,090 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 106 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,636 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 512 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 79 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,887 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 32 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 47 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 25 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,679 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 22 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,793 (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 109 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 91% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,111 (Mex$ 597) | Mex$ 278 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 131 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 547 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,525 (Mex$ 807) | Mex$ 576 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,859 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 81 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,886 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 45 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,399 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 28 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 (Mex$ 11,069) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 (Mex$ 3.28) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,116 (Mex$ 1,333) | Mex$ 452 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,080 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 51 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,683 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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