Cost of living in Chile compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 49% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Chile | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$12,951 (34 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,371 (17 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,940 (8 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,018 (2.66 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,703 (7 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,382 (3.61 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,067 (13 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,468 (3.84 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,014 (2.65 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,125 (2.94 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,993 (18 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,906 (4.98 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$657 (1.72 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 55% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Chile | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$849,078 (2,219 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$539,441 (1,410 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$68,305 (179 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$533,205 (1,393 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$357,369 (934 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$46,727 (122 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,750 (41 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$249,207 (651 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$81,600 (213 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,836 (23 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,745 (20 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 66% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Chile | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,443 (114 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,477 (69 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$61,070 (160 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,243 (191 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 28% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Chile | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,741,500 (38,526 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,216 (3.18 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$42,700 (112 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 20% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Chile | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,945 (10 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,804 (26 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$44,158 (115 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,308 (11 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,036 (11 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,110 (11 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,288 (5.98 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,223 (5.81 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$13,476 (35 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 34% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Chile | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,114 (71 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,085 (26 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,246 (58 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$45,968 (120 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,132 (21 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,643 (10 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,884 (8 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$599,529 (1,567 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$171 (0.45 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,846 (107 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,343 (11 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,838 prices entered by 623 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Barbados
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