Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,094 (R$ 65) | R$ 30 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,552 (R$ 33) | R$ 31 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,189 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$903 (R$ 5.33) | R$ 4.41 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,314 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,286 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,253 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,347 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$903 (R$ 5.33) | R$ 4.84 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,151 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.67 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,761 (R$ 34) | R$ 43 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,721 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$559 (R$ 3.30) | R$ 3.78 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$787,740 (R$ 4,648) | R$ 2,819 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$516,305 (R$ 3,046) | R$ 1,990 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,769 (R$ 347) | R$ 611 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$501,335 (R$ 2,958) | R$ 2,234 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$341,961 (R$ 2,018) | R$ 1,471 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,067 (R$ 231) | R$ 418 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,821 (R$ 99) | R$ 84 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,548 (R$ 1,561) | R$ 1,994 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,069 (R$ 431) | R$ 589 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,678 (R$ 51) | R$ 26 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,191 (R$ 37) | R$ 19 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$39,887 (R$ 235) | R$ 242 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,388 (R$ 156) | R$ 219 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$55,036 (R$ 325) | R$ 346 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$61,424 (R$ 362) | R$ 261 | + 39% | |
| 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$14,409,900 (R$ 85,021) | R$ 99,194 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,042 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,480 (R$ 233) | R$ 222 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,021 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,223 (R$ 37) | R$ 52 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,604 (R$ 186) | R$ 245 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,859 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,387 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,448 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,876 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,015 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.63 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,892 (R$ 70) | R$ 47 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,636 (R$ 134) | R$ 92 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,449 (R$ 56) | R$ 54 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$24,164 (R$ 143) | R$ 183 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$37,984 (R$ 224) | R$ 190 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,493 (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,325 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,816 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$419,779 (R$ 2,477) | R$ 3,925 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$119 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.29 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$37,508 (R$ 221) | R$ 123 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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