Cost of living in Chile compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 53% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,587 (ARS $1,020) | ARS $606 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,723 (ARS $561) | ARS $429 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,780 (ARS $211) | ARS $145 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$829 (ARS $98) | ARS $66 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,171 (ARS $258) | ARS $138 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,117 (ARS $133) | ARS $83 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,860 (ARS $459) | ARS $263 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,209 (ARS $144) | ARS $96 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$739 (ARS $88) | ARS $47 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$826 (ARS $98) | ARS $78 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,634 (ARS $551) | ARS $275 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,532 (ARS $182) | ARS $141 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$438 (ARS $52) | ARS $38 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 91% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$729,598 (ARS $86,686) | ARS $35,090 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$454,634 (ARS $54,017) | ARS $22,368 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,825 (ARS $6,989) | ARS $4,389 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$459,218 (ARS $54,561) | ARS $24,840 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$306,087 (ARS $36,367) | ARS $15,899 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,934 (ARS $5,101) | ARS $3,408 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,513 (ARS $1,962) | ARS $1,406 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$224,652 (ARS $26,692) | ARS $33,162 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$60,427 (ARS $7,180) | ARS $13,888 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,078 (ARS $841) | ARS $347 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,910 (ARS $583) | ARS $254 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 7% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,905 (ARS $4,266) | ARS $3,694 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,412 (ARS $2,425) | ARS $2,268 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,019 (ARS $5,349) | ARS $6,436 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$54,827 (ARS $6,514) | ARS $5,327 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 69% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,007,000 (ARS $1,545,409) | ARS $1,920,240 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$828 (ARS $98) | ARS $65 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,034 (ARS $4,757) | ARS $1,498 | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 90% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,173 (ARS $377) | ARS $277 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,263 (ARS $863) | ARS $609 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,387 (ARS $3,729) | ARS $1,145 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,146 (ARS $493) | ARS $246 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,889 (ARS $343) | ARS $159 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,831 (ARS $336) | ARS $214 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,620 (ARS $193) | ARS $112 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,417 (ARS $168) | ARS $126 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,213 (ARS $1,213) | ARS $482 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 36% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,968 (ARS $2,372) | ARS $1,259 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,683 (ARS $1,032) | ARS $639 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,863 (ARS $3,548) | ARS $2,146 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,449 (ARS $3,499) | ARS $2,137 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,605 (ARS $666) | ARS $391 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,838 (ARS $337) | ARS $157 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,404 (ARS $286) | ARS $147 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$383,506 (ARS $45,566) | ARS $63,179 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (ARS $15) | ARS $17 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$39,567 (ARS $4,701) | ARS $1,909 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,950 (ARS $469) | ARS $163 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 62% more expensive than in Argentina
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