Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Tembisa, South Africa
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 83% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$9,065 (R 184) | R 60 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,805 (R 98) | R 50 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,865 (R 38) | R 31 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (R 17) | R 15 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,236 (R 45) | R 23 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,171 (R 24) | R 13 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,757 (R 76) | R 41 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,247 (R 25) | R 14 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$747 (R 15) | R 8 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$832 (R 17) | R 14 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,502 (R 92) | R 138 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,541 (R 31) | R 16 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$421 (R 9) | R 5.00 | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 37% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$770,282 (R 15,665) | R 22,750 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$495,073 (R 10,068) | R 19,000 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,158 (R 1,162) | R 1,350 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,860 (R 9,921) | R 20,000 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$311,873 (R 6,342) | R 12,000 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,249 (R 859) | R 1,000 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,629 (R 318) | R 600 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$225,587 (R 4,588) | R 6,833 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,287 (R 1,287) | R 1,233 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,477 (R 152) | R 78 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,513 (R 92) | R 40 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 24% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,711 (R 767) | R 700 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,105 (R 429) | R 717 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,907 (R 934) | R 1,167 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$57,432 (R 1,168) | R 800 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 48% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,945,100 (R 283,598) | R 294,500 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$793 (R 16) | R 14 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,666 (R 827) | R 392 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,566 (R 113) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 106% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,786 (R 57) | R 50 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,795 (R 138) | R 120 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$32,795 (R 667) | R 300 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,472 (R 91) | R 15 | + 506% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,934 (R 60) | R 19 | + 218% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,938 (R 60) | R 39 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,700 (R 35) | R 17 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,677 (R 34) | R 12 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,931 (R 243) | R 65 | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 66% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,492 (R 437) | R 289 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,791 (R 179) | R 109 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,837 (R 647) | R 674 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,448 (R 579) | R 768 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,999 (R 122) | R 38 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,836 (R 58) | R 26 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,394 (R 49) | R 25 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$420,479 (R 8,551) | R 3,632 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (R 2.52) | R 1.41 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$45,773 (R 931) | R 429 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,142 (R 84) | R 39 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,707 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 13% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 82,518 (CH$4,057,604) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 73,000 in Tembisa.
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