Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 91% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,894 (R$ 69) | R$ 20 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,792 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,825 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.12 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,230 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.21 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,725 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$750 (R$ 5.80) | R$ 3.82 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$823 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.61 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,547 (R$ 35) | R$ 36 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,542 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.82 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (R$ 3.30) | R$ 3.42 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 105% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$766,484 (R$ 5,934) | R$ 1,618 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$487,871 (R$ 3,777) | R$ 1,081 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,627 (R$ 454) | R$ 369 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,293 (R$ 3,772) | R$ 1,425 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$317,454 (R$ 2,457) | R$ 865 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,321 (R$ 320) | R$ 493 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,680 (R$ 121) | R$ 113 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,482 (R$ 1,699) | R$ 1,517 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,023 (R$ 519) | R$ 413 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,314 (R$ 57) | R$ 13 | + 352% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 15% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,169 (R$ 295) | R$ 200 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,351 (R$ 165) | R$ 173 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,520 (R$ 360) | R$ 314 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,238 (R$ 428) | R$ 205 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 72% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,604,800 (R$ 105,318) | R$ 63,667 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$795 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.09 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,470 (R$ 321) | R$ 167 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,059 (R$ 39) | R$ 43 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 100% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,090 (R$ 55) | R$ 49 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,636 (R$ 260) | R$ 155 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,887 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.25 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,679 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.70 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,793 (R$ 91) | R$ 26 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 43% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,111 (R$ 163) | R$ 89 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 (R$ 68) | R$ 36 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 (R$ 239) | R$ 130 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,525 (R$ 221) | R$ 167 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,859 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 354% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,886 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 198% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,399 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 (R$ 3,029) | R$ 2,650 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 (R$ 0.90) | R$ 1.76 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,116 (R$ 365) | R$ 121 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,080 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,579 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 74% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
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