Cost of living in Colombia compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombia is 19% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$37,841 (CH$8,474) | CH$16,299 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$29,661 (CH$6,642) | CH$7,190 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$10,980 (CH$2,459) | CH$2,702 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$4,992 (CH$1,118) | CH$1,175 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$10,275 (CH$2,301) | CH$3,655 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$4,338 (CH$971) | CH$1,390 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$14,838 (CH$3,323) | CH$5,611 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$10,033 (CH$2,247) | CH$1,580 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$4,444 (CH$995) | CH$1,380 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$5,088 (CH$1,139) | CH$1,250 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$51,661 (CH$11,568) | CH$6,107 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$7,424 (CH$1,663) | CH$2,148 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$4,024 (CH$901) | CH$628 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Colombia is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$3,535,680 (CH$791,743) | CH$1,070,830 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,915,480 (CH$428,933) | CH$642,633 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$361,563 (CH$80,965) | CH$82,219 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,871,710 (CH$419,131) | CH$586,618 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,078,650 (CH$241,542) | CH$398,961 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$255,164 (CH$57,139) | CH$55,886 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$64,960 (CH$14,547) | CH$16,177 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,450,120 (CH$324,725) | CH$243,825 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$443,892 (CH$99,401) | CH$82,429 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$28,239 (CH$6,324) | CH$10,321 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$23,106 (CH$5,174) | CH$9,829 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Colombia is 16% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$235,152 (CH$52,657) | CH$47,498 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$171,539 (CH$38,413) | CH$30,908 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$379,429 (CH$84,965) | CH$70,677 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$308,039 (CH$68,979) | CH$74,774 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Colombia is 8% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$79,212,100 (CH$17,737,934) | CH$17,502,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$4,383 (CH$981) | CH$1,329 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$163,320 (CH$36,572) | CH$38,859 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombia is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$27,146 (CH$6,079) | CH$3,910 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$39,797 (CH$8,912) | CH$11,789 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$100,804 (CH$22,573) | CH$43,702 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$21,453 (CH$4,804) | CH$5,389 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$18,263 (CH$4,090) | CH$4,160 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$21,343 (CH$4,779) | CH$4,341 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$8,619 (CH$1,930) | CH$2,087 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$9,529 (CH$2,134) | CH$2,417 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$31,580 (CH$7,072) | CH$16,952 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombia is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Colombia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$69,236 (CH$15,504) | CH$36,127 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$32,413 (CH$7,258) | CH$12,468 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$134,653 (CH$30,153) | CH$30,945 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$150,332 (CH$33,664) | CH$52,087 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$37,149 (CH$8,319) | CH$8,268 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$11,636 (CH$2,606) | CH$4,036 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$6,484 (CH$1,452) | CH$3,630 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$3,092,690 (CH$692,545) | CH$549,935 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$324 (CH$73) | CH$101 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$133,718 (CH$29,943) | CH$54,804 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$10,687 (CH$2,393) | CH$4,795 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Colombia is 18% cheaper than in Chile
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