Cost of living in France compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 42% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| France | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (CH$16,347) | CH$12,951 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CH$9,552) | CH$6,371 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CH$5,454) | CH$2,940 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (CH$1,177) | CH$1,018 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.45 (CH$3,909) | CH$2,703 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (CH$2,457) | CH$1,382 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CH$7,884) | CH$5,067 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (CH$2,532) | CH$1,468 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (CH$1,604) | CH$1,014 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (CH$1,737) | CH$1,125 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CH$8,124) | CH$6,904 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (CH$1,883) | CH$1,906 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (CH$1,062) | CH$657 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in France is 77% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| France | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,857 (CH$1,632,711) | CH$853,629 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,666 (CH$1,464,669) | CH$538,904 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (CH$124,231) | CH$68,305 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,046 (CH$920,130) | CH$533,205 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €805 (CH$708,227) | CH$357,369 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (CH$87,229) | CH$46,727 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CH$21,403) | CH$15,750 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €312 (CH$274,192) | CH$249,207 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (CH$72,538) | CH$81,600 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.97 (CH$5,253) | CH$8,836 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CH$12,825) | CH$7,745 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in France is 35% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| France | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (CH$82,694) | CH$43,443 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CH$30,012) | CH$26,477 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CH$70,142) | CH$61,070 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (CH$111,196) | CH$73,243 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in France is 28% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| France | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,045 (CH$19,384,243) | CH$14,741,500 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (CH$1,658) | CH$1,216 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (CH$54,333) | CH$42,700 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| France | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 (CH$4,027) | CH$3,945 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.19 (CH$4,561) | CH$9,804 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (CH$22,986) | CH$44,158 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (CH$3,693) | CH$4,308 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (CH$3,767) | CH$4,036 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (CH$2,500) | CH$4,110 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (CH$1,662) | CH$2,288 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (CH$2,214) | CH$2,223 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CH$17,459) | CH$13,476 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in France is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| France | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CH$37,331) | CH$27,114 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CH$19,148) | CH$10,085 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (CH$72,806) | CH$22,246 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (CH$49,482) | CH$45,968 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CH$8,070) | CH$8,132 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (CH$3,461) | CH$3,643 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (CH$5,247) | CH$2,884 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (CH$401,105) | CH$599,529 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (CH$88) | CH$171 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (CH$28,167) | CH$40,846 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CH$8,651) | CH$4,343 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 33% more expensive than in Chile
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