Cost of living in Chile compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$15,617 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 47 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,502 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 34 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,503 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,174 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 6 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,553 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 13 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,712 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6.00 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,831 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,565 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,522 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.20 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,171 (Dirham 4.64) | Dirham 10 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,331 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 62 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,179 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$663 (Dirham 2.63) | Dirham 5.25 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$996,432 (Dirham 3,950) | Dirham 7,929 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$617,046 (Dirham 2,446) | Dirham 5,679 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$82,328 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 716 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$578,532 (Dirham 2,293) | Dirham 5,946 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$392,185 (Dirham 1,554) | Dirham 3,861 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$50,868 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 523 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,024 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 210 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$236,171 (Dirham 936) | Dirham 782 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$83,687 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 308 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,447 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 38 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,948 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 41 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$46,552 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 203 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$28,991 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 205 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$70,947 (Dirham 281) | Dirham 465 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$78,457 (Dirham 311) | Dirham 592 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 28% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,876,600 (Dirham 62,929) | Dirham 104,954 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,334 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 3.00 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,935 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 98 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,194 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,504 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 74 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$43,580 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 356 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,345 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,018 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,140 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,255 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,592 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,281 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 50 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$33,272 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 185 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,933 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 92 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,765 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 454 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$49,973 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 491 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,145 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 85 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,237 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,462 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 38 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$554,578 (Dirham 2,198) | Dirham 2,148 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$107 (Dirham 0.43) | Dirham 0.73 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$52,981 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 278 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,940 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,234 prices entered by 475 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Chile is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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