Cost of living in Chile compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 49% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$16,299 ($b120) | $b49 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,190 ($b53) | $b38 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,702 ($b20) | $b14 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,179 ($b9) | $b7 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,655 ($b27) | $b13 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,390 ($b10) | $b9 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,574 ($b41) | $b20 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,561 ($b11) | $b14 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,360 ($b10) | $b8 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,250 ($b9) | $b11 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,255 ($b46) | $b53 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,159 ($b16) | $b12 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$629 ($b4.63) | $b4.31 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 54% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,075,200 ($b7,917) | $b3,806 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$642,633 ($b4,732) | $b2,563 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$82,219 ($b605) | $b318 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$586,618 ($b4,319) | $b2,491 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$398,961 ($b2,938) | $b2,154 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$55,886 ($b411) | $b335 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,177 ($b119) | $b143 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$243,825 ($b1,795) | $b2,978 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$82,429 ($b607) | $b1,253 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,321 ($b76) | $b64 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,091 ($b74) | $b25 | + 192% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 11% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$47,498 ($b350) | $b371 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,625 ($b225) | $b268 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$70,677 ($b520) | $b588 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$74,774 ($b551) | $b568 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 58% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$17,502,500 ($b128,874) | $b126,137 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,329 ($b10) | $b3.82 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,859 ($b286) | $b160 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,910 ($b29) | $b45 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,789 ($b87) | $b74 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$43,702 ($b322) | $b203 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,389 ($b40) | $b31 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,160 ($b31) | $b27 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,341 ($b32) | $b30 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,087 ($b15) | $b11 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,417 ($b18) | $b22 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,952 ($b125) | $b64 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 25% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Chile | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$33,337 ($b245) | $b63 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,294 ($b91) | $b85 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,740 ($b226) | $b152 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$50,130 ($b369) | $b179 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,225 ($b61) | $b45 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,052 ($b30) | $b26 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,847 ($b28) | $b20 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$549,935 ($b4,049) | $b4,257 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 ($b0.74) | $b1.40 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$54,804 ($b404) | $b350 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,795 ($b35) | $b19 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 42% more expensive than in Bolivia
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