Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,659 (R$ 67) | R$ 28 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,700 (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,773 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.88 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,185 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,131 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,843 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,238 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$734 (R$ 5.67) | R$ 4.56 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$843 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.82 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,698 (R$ 36) | R$ 38 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,531 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$437 (R$ 3.37) | R$ 3.37 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$720,166 (R$ 5,562) | R$ 3,110 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$456,678 (R$ 3,527) | R$ 1,814 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,028 (R$ 448) | R$ 493 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$445,048 (R$ 3,437) | R$ 2,075 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,524 (R$ 2,337) | R$ 1,276 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,091 (R$ 333) | R$ 357 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,474 (R$ 127) | R$ 79 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$226,996 (R$ 1,753) | R$ 1,672 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,347 (R$ 482) | R$ 471 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,261 (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,521 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,272 (R$ 288) | R$ 209 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,587 (R$ 159) | R$ 192 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,954 (R$ 355) | R$ 324 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$54,721 (R$ 423) | R$ 247 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,396,700 (R$ 103,472) | R$ 87,621 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$808 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.43 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,985 (R$ 301) | R$ 223 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,093 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,976 (R$ 54) | R$ 41 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,813 (R$ 246) | R$ 217 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,189 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,878 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,903 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,620 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.93 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,512 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.07 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,476 (R$ 81) | R$ 43 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,450 (R$ 150) | R$ 94 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,852 (R$ 68) | R$ 53 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,929 (R$ 231) | R$ 219 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,208 (R$ 226) | R$ 183 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,618 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,843 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,323 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$385,711 (R$ 2,979) | R$ 3,532 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$105 (R$ 0.81) | R$ 1.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$39,919 (R$ 308) | R$ 117 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,022 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 42% more expensive than in Brazil
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