Cost of living in Chile compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 54% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,628 (B$12) | B$20 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,725 (B$7) | B$9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,788 (B$2.55) | B$6 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$830 (B$1.18) | B$3.93 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,221 (B$3.16) | B$5.33 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,121 (B$1.60) | B$4.07 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,816 (B$5.43) | B$5.04 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,233 (B$1.76) | B$5.45 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$740 (B$1.05) | B$4.34 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$863 (B$1.23) | B$3.00 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,683 (B$7) | B$17 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,547 (B$2.20) | B$4.64 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (B$0.61) | B$3.38 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$729,813 (B$1,039) | B$2,744 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$465,381 (B$663) | B$1,697 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,355 (B$83) | B$355 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$445,673 (B$635) | B$2,091 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,721 (B$417) | B$754 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,239 (B$62) | B$219 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,044 (B$23) | B$49 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$231,271 (B$329) | B$716 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$61,337 (B$87) | B$256 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,400 (B$11) | B$11 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,921 (B$7) | B$12 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,520 (B$53) | B$100 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,487 (B$29) | B$100 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,027 (B$64) | B$150 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,514 (B$79) | B$110 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,256,400 (B$18,873) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$805 (B$1.15) | B$1.23 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,174 (B$54) | B$56 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 45% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,010 (B$4.28) | B$5.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,812 (B$10) | B$23 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,133 (B$44) | B$110 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,635 (B$7) | B$8 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,903 (B$4.13) | B$5.44 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,920 (B$4.16) | B$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,608 (B$2.29) | B$4.35 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,513 (B$2.15) | B$3.46 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,850 (B$15) | B$28 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 62% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,790 (B$28) | B$70 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,944 (B$13) | B$60 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,201 (B$43) | B$43 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,491 (B$42) | B$150 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,709 (B$8) | B$20 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,732 (B$3.89) | B$4.88 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,331 (B$3.32) | B$6.00 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$411,500 (B$586) | B$1,200 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$100 (B$0.14) | B$0.73 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$41,851 (B$60) | B$99 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,038 (B$5.75) | B$12 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00142
BSD
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,206 prices entered by 539 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 17% cheaper than in Bahamas
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 30% cheaper than in Bahamas
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bahamas
- Cost of living in Andorra is 15% cheaper than in Bahamas
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Bahamas
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 21% cheaper than in Bahamas
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas
- Cost of living in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Bahamas