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Cost of living in Chile

Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Chile, simply select your home currency and see the difference!

All data is kept up to date by local members and actual students. Our latest update was on: 30th of June 2020

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Food Price in $
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 CLP
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 CLP
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 CLP
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 CLP
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 CLP
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 CLP
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 CLP
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 CLP
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 CLP
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 CLP
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 CLP
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 CLP
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 CLP
1.5 kg Sugar 10 CLP
2 liter cooking oil 20 CLP
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 CLP
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 CLP
1 liter milk 8.50 CLP
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 CLP
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 CLP
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 CLP
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 CLP
House Cleaning fee per day 105 CLP
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 CLP
Original branded Electric Fans 200 CLP
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 CLP
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 CLP
Single bed Blankets 120 CLP
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 CLP
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 CLP
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 CLP
Men's haircut 40 CLP
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 CLP
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 CLP
1 month of gym subscription. 105 CLP
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 CLP
Unisex Loris perfume 30 CLP
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 CLP
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 CLP
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 CLP
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 CLP
Go carting 30mins 120 CLP
Movie House 3d cinema 30 CLP
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 CLP
Photo shoot 120 CLP
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 CLP
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 CLP
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 CLP
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 CLP
Spalding Basketball 200 CLP
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 CLP
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 CLP
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 CLP
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 CLP
1 day rent a car cost 140 CLP
Driver’s license 2300 CLP
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 CLP
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 CLP
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 CLP
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 CLP
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 CLP
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 CLP

The cost of living in Chile has nothing to do with its neighboring countries such as Peru or Bolivia. Indeed, if you plan to study here, make sure you have a sufficient budget because, contrary to common thinking, the cost of living is almost similar to western countries by comparison. The average salary in Chile is US$ 750 but it is difficult to live with this amount of money in Santiago, the capital for example.

We give you below an overview of the cost of living in Chile, taking Santiago as the reference. If you live in a provincial city, you can easily reduce your budget by 35%, especially on the housing part, much cheaper.

Accommodation

Chile boasts a range of accommodation options for students and tourists, and even top-quality housing tends to be affordable when compared to other major destinations. Buying and renting prices in the country are among the cheapest in Latin America, and a construction boom yielding sleek skyscrapers and an array of housing developments mean that standards are not sacrificed even in the face of lower costs. There is also plenty of opportunities for young singles to negotiate incredibly cheap shared housing, either with a Chilean family or in a furnished space with other students.

Groceries

The cost of food here registers as cheap on a global scale but more expensive than in neighboring South American countries like Peru and Argentina. Buying seasonal fruits and vegetables from the large central markets is the best way to save money and to sample the local flavors. Supermarket prices are slightly higher, and eating out and buying imported food items can be slightly costly.

Transport

Chile boasts on urban infrastructure and its systems of public transport are well connected and affordable. The country's major modes of transit are buses and the metro, both of which are efficient, safe, and economical. However, taxis are more expensive and the drivers are notorious for overcharging foreigners, so students should do their best to negotiate a reasonable fee or use a ride-hailing service that charges standardized rates.

Schooling

Public schools in Chile tend to provide a lower standard of education than expats might be used to, and the curriculum is usually taught entirely in Spanish. Thus most students prefer Chilean private schools but fees for these institutions can be very expensive compared to public schools.

Cost of living in Chile chart

Prices may vary across Chile, depending on the product and service provider. The list below shows average prices for Santiago (the capital city of Chile) in April 2020.

One-bedroom apartment in the city centre CLP 350,000 - 500,000 Accommodation
One-bedroom apartment outside of the city centre CLP 280,000 - 320,000 Accommodation
Three-bedroom apartment in the city centre CLP 600,000 - 700,000 Accommodation
Three-bedroom apartment outside of the city centre CLP 500,000 - 600,000 Accommodation
     
Eggs (dozen) CLP 1,940 Shopping
Milk (1 litre) CLP 760 Shopping
Rice (1kg) CLP 835 Shopping
Loaf of white bread CLP 1,380 Shopping
Chicken breasts (1kg) CLP 3,970 Shopping
Pack of cigarettes  CLP 4,100 Shopping
     
Big Mac Meal CLP 4,600 Eating out
Coca-Cola (330ml) CLP 870 Eating out
Cappuccino CLP 2,000 Eating out
Bottle of local beer CLP 3,000 Eating out
Three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant CLP 35,000 Eating out
     
Mobile-to-mobile call rate (per minute) CLP 125 Utilities
Internet (per month) CLP 27,000 Utilities
Basic utilities (per month for a small apartment) CLP 90,000 Utilities
     
Taxi rate (per kilometer) CLP 1,000 Transport
Bus/train fare in the city centre CLP 800 Transport
Petrol/gasoline (per litre) CLP 830 Transport

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