Cost of living in Chile compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,031 (C$21) | C$23 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,008 (C$11) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,758 (C$4.16) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,131 (C$1.71) | C$3.00 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,187 (C$4.81) | C$5.66 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,438 (C$2.17) | C$5.19 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,651 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,477 (C$2.23) | C$5.01 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,235 (C$1.86) | C$3.05 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,150 (C$1.73) | C$3.60 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$7,071 (C$11) | C$18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,954 (C$2.95) | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$663 (C$1.00) | C$2.95 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$946,745 (C$1,428) | C$2,731 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$589,967 (C$890) | C$2,117 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$70,521 (C$106) | C$221 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$605,261 (C$913) | C$1,778 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$401,329 (C$605) | C$1,401 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,221 (C$71) | C$127 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,082 (C$24) | C$72 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$230,123 (C$347) | C$441 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$74,166 (C$112) | C$208 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,395 (C$14) | C$14 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,312 (C$16) | C$29 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,423 (C$64) | C$80 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,661 (C$40) | C$57 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$66,553 (C$100) | C$122 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,321 (C$111) | C$149 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,284,900 (C$23,052) | C$30,830 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,273 (C$1.92) | C$1.68 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$42,906 (C$65) | C$106 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,624 (C$5.46) | C$13 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,107 (C$14) | C$29 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$37,044 (C$56) | C$114 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,521 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,842 (C$5.79) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,898 (C$5.88) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,823 (C$2.75) | C$4.94 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,190 (C$3.30) | C$3.43 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,023 (C$24) | C$31 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Chile | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,566 (C$42) | C$64 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,113 (C$15) | C$32 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,928 (C$35) | C$170 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,934 (C$66) | C$113 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,497 (C$13) | C$15 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,095 (C$6) | C$5.36 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,182 (C$4.80) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,929 (C$866) | C$755 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (C$0.19) | C$0.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$52,353 (C$79) | C$63 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,577 (C$7) | C$17 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Canada
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