Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,581 (R$ 61) | R$ 28 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,653 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,845 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$819 (R$ 5.78) | R$ 3.59 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,072 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,063 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.33 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,684 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,105 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$776 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.25 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$838 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 4.81 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,549 (R$ 32) | R$ 37 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,526 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$444 (R$ 3.13) | R$ 3.36 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$717,825 (R$ 5,065) | R$ 3,205 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$453,262 (R$ 3,198) | R$ 1,854 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$61,268 (R$ 432) | R$ 482 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$463,600 (R$ 3,271) | R$ 1,972 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$306,003 (R$ 2,159) | R$ 1,286 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,264 (R$ 298) | R$ 324 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,466 (R$ 123) | R$ 78 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$214,882 (R$ 1,516) | R$ 1,545 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,187 (R$ 439) | R$ 454 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,001 (R$ 49) | R$ 23 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,510 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,977 (R$ 254) | R$ 223 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,122 (R$ 142) | R$ 191 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,353 (R$ 299) | R$ 325 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$54,713 (R$ 386) | R$ 243 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,444,900 (R$ 87,819) | R$ 88,622 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$848 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 4.33 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,503 (R$ 286) | R$ 212 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,584 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,030 (R$ 50) | R$ 43 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,613 (R$ 209) | R$ 227 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,097 (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,789 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,826 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,551 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.69 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,526 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.90 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$9,575 (R$ 68) | R$ 40 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,760 (R$ 139) | R$ 98 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,717 (R$ 62) | R$ 52 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$21,259 (R$ 150) | R$ 239 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$31,098 (R$ 219) | R$ 185 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,596 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,920 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,257 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$374,680 (R$ 2,644) | R$ 3,329 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$117 (R$ 0.83) | R$ 1.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$33,356 (R$ 235) | R$ 119 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,901 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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