Cost of living in Chile compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 24% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$10,028 (ARS $1,233) | ARS $879 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,927 (ARS $606) | ARS $616 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,813 (ARS $223) | ARS $212 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$859 (ARS $106) | ARS $88 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,240 (ARS $275) | ARS $166 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,144 (ARS $141) | ARS $118 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,948 (ARS $485) | ARS $370 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,244 (ARS $153) | ARS $153 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$791 (ARS $97) | ARS $63 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,035 (ARS $127) | ARS $107 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,251 (ARS $646) | ARS $363 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,590 (ARS $196) | ARS $181 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$478 (ARS $59) | ARS $51 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 49% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$742,458 (ARS $91,271) | ARS $49,888 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$468,434 (ARS $57,585) | ARS $33,176 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$55,676 (ARS $6,844) | ARS $4,514 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$479,931 (ARS $58,998) | ARS $33,228 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$305,986 (ARS $37,615) | ARS $23,325 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$37,859 (ARS $4,654) | ARS $3,573 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$14,754 (ARS $1,814) | ARS $1,723 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$249,045 (ARS $30,615) | ARS $43,885 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$70,263 (ARS $8,637) | ARS $22,829 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,190 (ARS $884) | ARS $464 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,159 (ARS $757) | ARS $314 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 24% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,072 (ARS $4,557) | ARS $5,629 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$23,302 (ARS $2,865) | ARS $3,579 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$50,573 (ARS $6,217) | ARS $11,561 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,824 (ARS $6,985) | ARS $8,292 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 38% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,112,100 (ARS $1,734,806) | ARS $2,651,100 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$880 (ARS $108) | ARS $92 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$37,853 (ARS $4,653) | ARS $1,690 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,416 (ARS $420) | ARS $452 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,744 (ARS $829) | ARS $785 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,689 (ARS $3,895) | ARS $1,654 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,660 (ARS $573) | ARS $385 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,995 (ARS $368) | ARS $222 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,150 (ARS $387) | ARS $287 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,636 (ARS $201) | ARS $145 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,705 (ARS $210) | ARS $174 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,501 (ARS $1,414) | ARS $658 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 9% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Chile | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,486 (ARS $2,641) | ARS $1,732 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,050 (ARS $1,112) | ARS $910 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,378 (ARS $3,857) | ARS $2,633 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$31,568 (ARS $3,881) | ARS $2,650 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,544 (ARS $682) | ARS $489 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,114 (ARS $383) | ARS $234 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,485 (ARS $305) | ARS $217 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$442,660 (ARS $54,416) | ARS $77,274 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$80 (ARS $10) | ARS $22 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,573 (ARS $4,988) | ARS $2,687 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,168 (ARS $512) | ARS $230 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chile is 28% more expensive than in Argentina
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