Cost of living in Santiago, Chile, Chile

Summary of cost of living in Santiago, Chile

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CH$2,566,295
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CH$1,242,079
  • Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is more expensive than in 80% of cities in Latin America (7 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is cheaper than in 64% of cities in the World (146 out of 227)
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List of prices in Santiago, Chile
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$14,141
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$6,832
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$2,802
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$1,040
12 eggs, large CH$2,789
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,382
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$5,698
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$1,481
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$1,012
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$1,068
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$6,841
2 liters of coca-cola CH$1,896
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$675
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$987,296
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$607,776
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$66,985
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$634,500
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$398,268
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$40,298
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$15,875
40” flat screen tv CH$237,473
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CH$78,182
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$8,113
Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$8,022
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CH$43,034
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CH$30,139
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$65,438
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CH$73,894
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$14,467,500
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$1,265
Monthly ticket public transport CH$43,676
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CH$7,227
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CH$3,769
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$11,216
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CH$34,953
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CH$4,377
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$3,926
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$3,797
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$1,992
Tube of toothpaste CH$2,095
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$18,036
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CH$26,182
2 tickets to the movies CH$10,396
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CH$22,226
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CH$46,514
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$8,531
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CH$4,200
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CH$2,865
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CH$596,608
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CH$120
1 month of gym membership in business district CH$55,873
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$4,656
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 3,830 prices entered by 398 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

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Santiago, CHL position in our World Ranking

the world
146th
out of 227
latin america
7th
out of 30

Cheapest and most expensive products in Santiago, CHL compared to other cities:

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