Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,798 (R$ 89) | R$ 39 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,741 (R$ 40) | R$ 38 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,733 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,146 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,745 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,470 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,818 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,729 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,487 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,283 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,229 (R$ 37) | R$ 50 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,118 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$638 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 4.55 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,112,730 (R$ 6,668) | R$ 4,067 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$672,396 (R$ 4,030) | R$ 2,745 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$89,707 (R$ 538) | R$ 722 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$584,649 (R$ 3,504) | R$ 3,020 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$398,884 (R$ 2,390) | R$ 1,975 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$54,665 (R$ 328) | R$ 529 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,300 (R$ 92) | R$ 91 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$241,293 (R$ 1,446) | R$ 1,793 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$80,915 (R$ 485) | R$ 650 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,464 (R$ 57) | R$ 31 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,504 (R$ 51) | R$ 22 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$49,091 (R$ 294) | R$ 287 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,021 (R$ 180) | R$ 279 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$74,489 (R$ 446) | R$ 412 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$75,427 (R$ 452) | R$ 316 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$16,969,300 (R$ 101,695) | R$ 117,661 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,312 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,992 (R$ 234) | R$ 246 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,100 (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,754 (R$ 58) | R$ 51 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$45,273 (R$ 271) | R$ 288 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,808 (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,396 (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,784 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,310 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,518 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.67 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,302 (R$ 104) | R$ 60 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$36,937 (R$ 221) | R$ 115 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,357 (R$ 74) | R$ 60 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,028 (R$ 186) | R$ 237 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$55,093 (R$ 330) | R$ 239 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,997 (R$ 54) | R$ 32 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,893 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,720 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$549,935 (R$ 3,296) | R$ 3,819 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$108 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1.47 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$59,321 (R$ 356) | R$ 140 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,791 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
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