Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 13% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa)
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| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 83% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago (Chile) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$9,035 (R 183) | R 60 | 206% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$4,857 (R 99) | R 50 | 97% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,857 (R 38) | R 31 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$834 (R 17) | R 15 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,247 (R 46) | R 23 | 101% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$1,174 (R 24) | R 13 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,876 (R 79) | R 41 | 93% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$1,252 (R 25) | R 14 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$760 (R 15) | R 8 | 93% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$845 (R 17) | R 14 | 27% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$4,505 (R 91) | R 138 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,557 (R 32) | R 16 | 93% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$424 (R 9) | R 5.00 | 72% |
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 37% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$764,735 (R 15,516) | R 22,750 | 32% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$495,569 (R 10,055) | R 19,000 | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$56,817 (R 1,153) | R 1,350 | 15% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$491,464 (R 9,972) | R 20,000 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$314,365 (R 6,378) | R 12,000 | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$42,392 (R 860) | R 1,000 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$15,416 (R 313) | R 600 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$226,274 (R 4,591) | R 6,833 | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$63,170 (R 1,282) | R 1,233 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$7,544 (R 153) | R 78 | 97% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$4,551 (R 92) | R 40 | 131% |
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 25% cheaper than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$37,595 (R 763) | R 700 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$20,779 (R 422) | R 717 | 41% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$46,108 (R 936) | R 1,167 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$57,383 (R 1,164) | R 800 | 46% |
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 47% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$13,791,600 (R 279,824) | R 294,500 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$793 (R 16) | R 14 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$40,646 (R 825) | R 392 | 110% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$5,556 (R 113) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 107% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$2,807 (R 57) | R 50 | 14% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$6,839 (R 139) | R 120 | 16% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$33,078 (R 671) | R 300 | 124% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$4,473 (R 91) | R 15 | 505% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,949 (R 60) | R 19 | 219% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,958 (R 60) | R 39 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,724 (R 35) | R 17 | 106% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,659 (R 34) | R 12 | 193% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$12,087 (R 245) | R 65 | 277% |
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 67% more expensive than in Tembisa (South Africa) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Tembisa (South Africa) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$21,860 (R 444) | R 289 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$9,170 (R 186) | R 109 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$32,167 (R 653) | R 674 | 3% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$28,699 (R 582) | R 768 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$6,112 (R 124) | R 38 | 224% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,865 (R 58) | R 26 | 121% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$2,386 (R 48) | R 25 | 91% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$429,066 (R 8,706) | R 3,632 | 140% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$124 (R 2.52) | R 1.41 | 78% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$45,773 (R 929) | R 429 | 117% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$4,155 (R 84) | R 39 | 114% |
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For example, you would need at least R 71,155 (CH$3,507,010) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 63,000 in Tembisa.