Cost of living in Chile compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$12,894 ($b112) | $b51 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,401 ($b55) | $b42 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,940 ($b25) | $b14 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,015 ($b9) | $b7 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,640 ($b23) | $b11 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,382 ($b12) | $b5.99 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,104 ($b44) | $b22 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,475 ($b13) | $b10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,009 ($b9) | $b8 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,105 ($b10) | $b11 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,939 ($b60) | $b47 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,906 ($b17) | $b10 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$647 ($b5.61) | $b2.82 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 63% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$844,951 ($b7,326) | $b3,380 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$533,252 ($b4,623) | $b2,357 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$67,287 ($b583) | $b266 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$530,131 ($b4,596) | $b2,587 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$355,561 ($b3,083) | $b1,699 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,154 ($b409) | $b172 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,750 ($b137) | $b170 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$249,207 ($b2,161) | $b2,224 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$81,600 ($b707) | $b990 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,836 ($b77) | $b51 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,745 ($b67) | $b22 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,443 ($b377) | $b348 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,234 ($b227) | $b268 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$60,919 ($b528) | $b550 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,243 ($b635) | $b440 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 82% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,741,500 ($b127,808) | $b94,282 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,219 ($b11) | $b3.75 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$42,779 ($b371) | $b183 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 40% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,945 ($b34) | $b37 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,804 ($b85) | $b67 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$44,254 ($b384) | $b202 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,391 ($b38) | $b52 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,968 ($b34) | $b26 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,110 ($b36) | $b29 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,288 ($b20) | $b10 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,097 ($b18) | $b13 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$13,373 ($b116) | $b67 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 59% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,114 ($b235) | $b86 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,135 ($b88) | $b79 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,246 ($b193) | $b147 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$45,968 ($b399) | $b177 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,660 ($b66) | $b40 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,526 ($b31) | $b25 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,999 ($b26) | $b20 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$599,529 ($b5,198) | $b2,750 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$171 ($b1.48) | $b1.21 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,702 ($b370) | $b313 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,305 ($b37) | $b16 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 60% more expensive than in Bolivia
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