Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Tehuacán, Mexico
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 70% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,894 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 67 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,792 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 82 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,825 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 39 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,230 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 29 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 16 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,725 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 32 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$750 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 12 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$823 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,547 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 290 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,542 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 81% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$766,484 (Mex$ 21,991) | Mex$ 5,777 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$487,871 (Mex$ 13,997) | Mex$ 3,195 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,627 (Mex$ 1,682) | Mex$ 433 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,293 (Mex$ 13,981) | Mex$ 10,088 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$317,454 (Mex$ 9,108) | Mex$ 6,428 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,321 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 871 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,680 (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 399 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,482 (Mex$ 6,297) | Mex$ 10,030 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,023 (Mex$ 1,923) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,314 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 72 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 150 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 11% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,169 (Mex$ 1,095) | Mex$ 591 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,351 (Mex$ 613) | Mex$ 705 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,520 (Mex$ 1,335) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,238 (Mex$ 1,585) | Mex$ 841 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 71% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,604,800 (Mex$ 390,328) | Mex$ 188,931 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$795 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,470 (Mex$ 1,190) | Mex$ 589 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,059 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 240 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 90% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 47 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,090 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 197 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,636 (Mex$ 965) | Mex$ 250 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 50 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,887 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 40 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 42 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,679 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 39 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,793 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 94 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 34% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,111 (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 249 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 163 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 (Mex$ 887) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,525 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 570 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,859 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 198 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,886 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 78 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,399 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 27 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 (Mex$ 11,226) | Mex$ 13,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 (Mex$ 3.33) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,116 (Mex$ 1,352) | Mex$ 1,315 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,080 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 50 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,594 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 63% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 26,045 (CH$907,776) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 16,000 in Tehuacán.
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