Cost of living in Chile compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,850 (R$ 86) | R$ 36 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,986 (R$ 43) | R$ 34 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,759 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,051 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.86 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,939 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,364 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,644 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,463 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,104 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,086 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$7,024 (R$ 44) | R$ 44 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,917 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$660 (R$ 4.11) | R$ 4.90 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$921,997 (R$ 5,733) | R$ 3,725 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$559,378 (R$ 3,478) | R$ 2,495 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$67,189 (R$ 418) | R$ 593 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$591,302 (R$ 3,677) | R$ 2,641 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$390,206 (R$ 2,426) | R$ 1,683 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$45,879 (R$ 285) | R$ 510 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,950 (R$ 99) | R$ 89 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$245,298 (R$ 1,525) | R$ 2,004 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,025 (R$ 467) | R$ 631 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,059 (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,886 (R$ 49) | R$ 21 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$45,982 (R$ 286) | R$ 249 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,487 (R$ 171) | R$ 246 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$66,086 (R$ 411) | R$ 412 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$75,500 (R$ 469) | R$ 307 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,172,500 (R$ 94,344) | R$ 116,713 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,268 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.53 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,888 (R$ 260) | R$ 229 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,713 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,111 (R$ 50) | R$ 44 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$39,211 (R$ 244) | R$ 263 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$3,867 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,635 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,635 (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,660 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,990 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.28 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,922 (R$ 93) | R$ 55 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chile | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,636 (R$ 159) | R$ 113 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,962 (R$ 62) | R$ 66 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$20,717 (R$ 129) | R$ 205 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$44,451 (R$ 276) | R$ 199 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,067 (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,857 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,946 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$551,124 (R$ 3,427) | R$ 4,141 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$93 (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.29 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$41,212 (R$ 256) | R$ 125 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,622 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00622
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Cost of living in Chile is 19% more expensive than in Brazil
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