Cost of living in Santiago, Chile, Chile

Summary of cost of living in Santiago, Chile

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CH$2,858,637
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CH$1,384,116
  • Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is more expensive than in 79% of cities in Latin America (7 out of 29)
  • Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is cheaper than in 70% of cities in the World (110 out of 157)
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List of prices in Santiago, Chile
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$15,562
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$7,327
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$2,689
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$1,167
12 eggs, large CH$3,622
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,633
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$6,260
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$1,689
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$1,690
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$1,144
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$6,286
2 liters of coca-cola CH$2,170
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$621
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$1,106,250
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$680,372
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$105,530
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$683,915
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$437,674
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$57,397
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$16,883
40” flat screen tv CH$274,848
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CH$97,540
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$10,727
Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$9,554
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CH$49,784
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CH$34,870
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$65,047
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CH$74,682
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$17,587,500
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$1,303
Monthly ticket public transport CH$44,830
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CH$6,855
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CH$3,422
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$9,172
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CH$46,124
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CH$4,942
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$4,043
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$4,321
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$2,278
Tube of toothpaste CH$2,682
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$19,543
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CH$34,418
2 tickets to the movies CH$11,413
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CH$33,618
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CH$61,960
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$8,076
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CH$4,118
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CH$3,660
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CH$533,186
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CH$145
1 month of gym membership in business district CH$56,396
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$4,859
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,714 prices entered by 192 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

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Santiago, CHL position in our World Ranking

the world
110th
out of 157
latin america
7th
out of 29

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