Cost of living in Santiago, Chile, Chile

Summary of cost of living in Santiago, Chile

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CH$2,920,222
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CH$1,466,665
  • Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is more expensive than in 73% of cities in Latin America (8 out of 26)
  • Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is cheaper than in 78% of cities in the World (110 out of 141)
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List of prices in Santiago, Chile
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$14,674
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$6,715
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$2,743
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$1,138
12 eggs, large CH$3,860
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,492
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$5,920
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$1,808
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$1,583
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$1,307
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$6,279
2 liters of coca-cola CH$2,083
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$697
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$1,228,440
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$723,496
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$91,647
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$709,543
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$445,654
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$60,458
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$15,800
40” flat screen tv CH$257,807
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CH$83,427
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$11,530
Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$8,701
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CH$53,492
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CH$35,546
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$80,785
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CH$76,072
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$18,033,600
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$1,314
Monthly ticket public transport CH$41,495
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CH$6,555
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CH$3,370
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$9,365
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CH$44,436
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CH$4,612
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$4,486
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$5,110
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$2,352
Tube of toothpaste CH$2,897
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$19,399
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CH$40,206
2 tickets to the movies CH$12,446
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CH$34,918
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CH$55,710
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$8,944
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CH$3,735
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CH$3,903
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CH$565,251
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CH$110
1 month of gym membership in business district CH$58,561
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$5,013
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,267 prices entered by 141 different people.
Latest price update: June 19, 2025

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Santiago, CHL position in our World Ranking

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110th
out of 141
latin america
8th
out of 26

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

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