Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 58% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt)
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| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 110% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago (Chile) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$9,027 (E£ 201) | E£ 50 | 303% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$4,792 (E£ 107) | E£ 30 | 256% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,865 (E£ 42) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$834 (E£ 19) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,236 (E£ 50) | E£ 17 | 197% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$1,171 (E£ 26) | E£ 8 | 227% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,757 (E£ 84) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$1,247 (E£ 28) | E£ 25 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$747 (E£ 17) | E£ 6.00 | 178% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$832 (E£ 19) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$4,502 (E£ 100) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,541 (E£ 34) | E£ 9 | 282% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$421 (E£ 9) | E£ 5.00 | 88% |
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 40% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$769,171 (E£ 17,165) | E£ 4,000 | 329% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$495,073 (E£ 11,048) | E£ 3,000 | 268% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$57,158 (E£ 1,276) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$487,860 (E£ 10,887) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$311,873 (E£ 6,960) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$42,249 (E£ 943) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$15,629 (E£ 349) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$225,587 (E£ 5,034) | E£ 1,300 | 287% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$63,287 (E£ 1,412) | E£ 1,000 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$7,477 (E£ 167) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$4,513 (E£ 101) | - | - |
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 16% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$37,711 (E£ 842) | E£ 300 | 181% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$21,105 (E£ 471) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$45,907 (E£ 1,024) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$57,432 (E£ 1,282) | - | - |
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 83% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$13,945,100 (E£ 311,195) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$793 (E£ 18) | E£ 8 | 135% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$40,506 (E£ 904) | E£ 300 | 201% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$5,566 (E£ 124) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 27% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$2,786 (E£ 62) | E£ 10 | 522% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$6,795 (E£ 152) | E£ 50 | 203% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$32,795 (E£ 732) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$4,472 (E£ 100) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,934 (E£ 65) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,938 (E£ 66) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,700 (E£ 38) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,677 (E£ 37) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$11,931 (E£ 266) | E£ 40 | 566% |
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 41% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tanta (Egypt) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$21,492 (E£ 480) | E£ 100 | 380% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$8,791 (E£ 196) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$31,837 (E£ 710) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$28,448 (E£ 635) | E£ 300 | 112% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$5,999 (E£ 134) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,836 (E£ 63) | E£ 20 | 216% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$2,394 (E£ 53) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$420,479 (E£ 9,383) | E£ 7,000 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$124 (E£ 2.77) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$45,773 (E£ 1,021) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$4,142 (E£ 92) | E£ 42 | 120% |
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For example, you would need at least E£ 17,431 (CH$781,093) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 11,000 in Tanta.