Cost of living in France compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 68% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CH$13,524) | CH$8,646 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CH$7,501) | CH$4,746 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 (CH$4,813) | CH$1,791 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (CH$911) | CH$829 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 (CH$3,312) | CH$2,222 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (CH$2,262) | CH$1,124 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CH$5,353) | CH$3,844 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (CH$2,141) | CH$1,233 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (CH$1,399) | CH$739 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (CH$1,549) | CH$865 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CH$6,075) | CH$4,665 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (CH$1,744) | CH$1,548 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (CH$970) | CH$427 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in France is 82% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,750 (CH$1,476,619) | CH$723,469 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,166 (CH$983,689) | CH$462,969 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (CH$144,102) | CH$59,190 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €819 (CH$690,790) | CH$443,223 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (CH$514,790) | CH$293,095 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (CH$70,532) | CH$42,988 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (CH$21,755) | CH$15,903 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (CH$307,113) | CH$232,153 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (CH$89,857) | CH$60,892 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CH$6,081) | CH$7,391 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CH$11,581) | CH$5,011 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in France is 66% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (CH$74,597) | CH$37,159 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CH$30,615) | CH$20,479 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CH$75,704) | CH$45,598 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CH$92,579) | CH$55,660 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in France is 37% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,729 (CH$21,711,479) | CH$13,061,900 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (CH$1,179) | CH$806 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (CH$49,094) | CH$38,248 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 10% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.37 (CH$4,532) | CH$3,056 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CH$7,097) | CH$6,879 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (CH$21,586) | CH$31,133 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (CH$4,107) | CH$4,650 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (CH$3,613) | CH$2,899 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (CH$3,131) | CH$2,948 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (CH$1,696) | CH$1,629 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (CH$1,872) | CH$1,513 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CH$19,629) | CH$10,847 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 59% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (CH$36,280) | CH$19,898 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CH$17,154) | CH$8,953 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (CH$64,920) | CH$29,899 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (CH$54,825) | CH$29,498 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CH$9,408) | CH$5,725 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (CH$3,124) | CH$2,758 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CH$5,253) | CH$2,347 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (CH$403,256) | CH$417,903 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (CH$293) | CH$101 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CH$33,337) | CH$42,258 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CH$8,511) | CH$4,080 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in France is 58% more expensive than in Chile
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