Cost of living in France compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 85% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CH$14,798) | CH$8,500 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CH$7,897) | CH$4,665 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.31 (CH$4,854) | CH$1,840 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (CH$986) | CH$819 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (CH$3,570) | CH$2,083 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (CH$2,514) | CH$1,064 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CH$6,338) | CH$3,691 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (CH$2,187) | CH$1,113 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (CH$1,521) | CH$773 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.28 (CH$2,083) | CH$838 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CH$7,259) | CH$4,573 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (CH$1,840) | CH$1,523 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (CH$965) | CH$449 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in France is 118% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,011 (CH$1,838,618) | CH$720,913 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,224 (CH$1,119,714) | CH$454,275 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (CH$138,456) | CH$61,113 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,111 (CH$1,015,810) | CH$467,608 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €737 (CH$673,754) | CH$307,507 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (CH$99,422) | CH$41,949 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (CH$23,047) | CH$17,614 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (CH$298,031) | CH$215,936 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (CH$70,357) | CH$62,132 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CH$7,126) | CH$7,069 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CH$12,248) | CH$4,479 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in France is 88% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (CH$81,358) | CH$35,698 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CH$32,718) | CH$20,349 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (CH$93,448) | CH$42,267 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (CH$102,319) | CH$54,806 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in France is 58% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,702 (CH$24,418,488) | CH$12,501,700 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (CH$1,348) | CH$850 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (CH$61,377) | CH$40,455 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 12% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.31 (CH$4,855) | CH$3,704 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CH$6,916) | CH$7,205 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (CH$22,476) | CH$29,800 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.36 (CH$3,991) | CH$4,145 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (CH$3,465) | CH$2,761 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (CH$3,459) | CH$2,820 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (CH$1,636) | CH$1,629 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (CH$1,852) | CH$1,576 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CH$19,742) | CH$9,641 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 60% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CH$34,540) | CH$19,522 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CH$18,517) | CH$8,652 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (CH$66,551) | CH$21,427 | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (CH$50,279) | CH$31,898 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CH$9,647) | CH$5,579 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (CH$3,610) | CH$2,909 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CH$5,684) | CH$2,224 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €488 (CH$446,282) | CH$366,489 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (CH$209) | CH$117 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (CH$33,400) | CH$33,590 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CH$8,779) | CH$3,889 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in France is 77% more expensive than in Chile
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