Cost of living in Chile compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,999 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 42 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,951 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,712 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,121 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 6 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,149 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,449 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 5.00 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,805 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 20 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,461 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 8 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,178 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 3.66 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,124 (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 10 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$7,087 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 64 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,950 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$653 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 4.47 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$947,234 (Dirham 3,888) | Dirham 9,899 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$587,185 (Dirham 2,410) | Dirham 7,073 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,154 (Dirham 284) | Dirham 885 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$602,814 (Dirham 2,474) | Dirham 5,950 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$401,218 (Dirham 1,647) | Dirham 4,006 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$45,888 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 650 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,941 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 330 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$234,055 (Dirham 961) | Dirham 931 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,762 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 355 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,956 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 43 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,312 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 37 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 30% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,423 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 194 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,661 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 185 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$66,553 (Dirham 273) | Dirham 342 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,321 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 340 | - 11% | |
| 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$15,116,600 (Dirham 62,046) | Dirham 93,159 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,273 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 3.10 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,636 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 98 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,624 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 13 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,107 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 30 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$37,044 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 272 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,521 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 28 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,842 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,898 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,823 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,190 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,023 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 42 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Chile | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,566 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 169 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,113 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 92 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,928 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 320 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,934 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 292 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,497 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 81 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,095 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,182 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 40 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,929 (Dirham 2,356) | Dirham 1,948 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (Dirham 0.51) | Dirham 0.71 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$52,353 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 260 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,577 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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