Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Santiago (Chile) is 106% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,894 (E£ 193) | E£ 50 | + 287% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,792 (E£ 104) | E£ 30 | + 247% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,825 (E£ 40) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (E£ 18) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,230 (E£ 49) | E£ 17 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 (E£ 26) | E£ 8 | + 219% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,725 (E£ 81) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 (E£ 27) | E£ 25 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$750 (E£ 16) | E£ 6.00 | + 172% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$823 (E£ 18) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,547 (E£ 99) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,542 (E£ 34) | E£ 9 | + 273% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (E£ 9) | E£ 5.00 | + 85% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 37% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$765,918 (E£ 16,660) | E£ 4,000 | + 316% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$487,871 (E£ 10,612) | E£ 3,000 | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,627 (E£ 1,275) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,293 (E£ 10,599) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$317,454 (E£ 6,905) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,321 (E£ 899) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,680 (E£ 341) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$219,482 (E£ 4,774) | E£ 1,300 | + 267% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,023 (E£ 1,458) | E£ 1,000 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,314 (E£ 159) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 (E£ 96) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 15% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,169 (E£ 830) | E£ 300 | + 177% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,351 (E£ 464) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,520 (E£ 1,012) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,238 (E£ 1,202) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 82% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,604,800 (E£ 295,926) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$795 (E£ 17) | E£ 8 | + 130% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,470 (E£ 902) | E£ 300 | + 201% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,059 (E£ 110) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 27% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 (E£ 59) | E£ 10 | + 489% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,090 (E£ 154) | E£ 50 | + 208% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,636 (E£ 732) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 (E£ 92) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,887 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (E£ 38) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,679 (E£ 37) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,793 (E£ 257) | E£ 40 | + 541% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 37% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,111 (E£ 459) | E£ 100 | + 359% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 (E£ 191) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 (E£ 673) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,525 (E£ 620) | E£ 300 | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,859 (E£ 127) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,886 (E£ 63) | E£ 20 | + 214% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,399 (E£ 52) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 (E£ 8,511) | E£ 7,000 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 (E£ 2.52) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,116 (E£ 1,025) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,080 (E£ 89) | E£ 42 | + 111% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least E£ 18,757 (CH$862,340) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 12,000 in Tanta.
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