Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$16,036 (C$23) | C$25 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,396 (C$11) | C$15 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,588 (C$3.76) | C$12 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,175 (C$1.71) | C$3.22 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,555 (C$5.17) | C$5.68 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,574 (C$2.29) | C$5.57 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,765 (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,560 (C$2.27) | C$5.35 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,528 (C$2.22) | C$3.99 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,178 (C$1.71) | C$3.81 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,244 (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,164 (C$3.15) | C$3.35 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$670 (C$0.97) | C$2.73 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Chile is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$991,830 (C$1,443) | C$2,866 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$624,508 (C$908) | C$2,415 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$78,556 (C$114) | C$237 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$580,322 (C$844) | C$2,106 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$389,301 (C$566) | C$1,637 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$49,318 (C$72) | C$121 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,304 (C$24) | C$71 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$237,257 (C$345) | C$363 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$84,431 (C$123) | C$192 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,809 (C$14) | C$14 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,116 (C$13) | C$31 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Chile is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$47,469 (C$69) | C$84 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$29,857 (C$43) | C$62 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$68,513 (C$100) | C$139 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$76,603 (C$111) | C$160 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,967,700 (C$23,226) | C$32,441 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,333 (C$1.94) | C$1.65 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,270 (C$60) | C$113 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,121 (C$4.54) | C$11 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,736 (C$17) | C$27 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$42,828 (C$62) | C$122 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$6,118 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,169 (C$6) | C$8 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,243 (C$6) | C$7 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,412 (C$3.51) | C$3.98 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,570 (C$3.74) | C$3.89 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,778 (C$24) | C$31 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$32,052 (C$47) | C$72 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$11,443 (C$17) | C$33 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,765 (C$48) | C$183 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$52,857 (C$77) | C$132 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,314 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,163 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,445 (C$5.01) | C$8 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$546,945 (C$796) | C$717 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$106 (C$0.15) | C$0.40 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$52,694 (C$77) | C$60 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,945 (C$7) | C$18 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
These prices were last updated on October 31, 2024.
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Cost of living in Chile is 43% cheaper than in Canada
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