Cost of Living Comparison Between Chile and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 126.7% higher than in Chile (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 208.3% higher than in Chile | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 554.1% higher than in Chile | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 42.8% higher than in Chile | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 87.8% higher than in Chile | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 113.0% higher than in Chile | |
Restaurants | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
8,000.00 CL$ (11.13 S$) |
9,345.54 CL$ (13.00 S$) |
+16.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
40,000.00 CL$ (55.64 S$) |
64,699.91 CL$ (90.00 S$) |
+61.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
7,000.00 CL$ (9.74 S$) |
7,188.88 CL$ (10.00 S$) |
+2.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
3,500.00 CL$ (4.87 S$) |
7,188.88 CL$ (10.00 S$) |
+105.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4,000.00 CL$ (5.56 S$) |
8,626.65 CL$ (12.00 S$) |
+115.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2,746.06 CL$ (3.82 S$) |
4,355.12 CL$ (6.06 S$) |
+58.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1,267.15 CL$ (1.76 S$) |
1,431.55 CL$ (1.99 S$) |
+13.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
981.43 CL$ (1.37 S$) |
1,064.54 CL$ (1.48 S$) |
+8.5 % |
Markets | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1,119.77 CL$ (1.56 S$) |
2,706.40 CL$ (3.76 S$) |
+141.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1,309.71 CL$ (1.82 S$) |
1,931.93 CL$ (2.69 S$) |
+47.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
724.38 CL$ (1.01 S$) |
1,119.80 CL$ (1.56 S$) |
+54.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3,395.79 CL$ (4.72 S$) |
2,968.74 CL$ (4.13 S$) |
-12.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4,454.57 CL$ (6.20 S$) |
7,427.65 CL$ (10.33 S$) |
+66.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2,598.63 CL$ (3.61 S$) |
4,595.04 CL$ (6.39 S$) |
+76.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
4,700.95 CL$ (6.54 S$) |
8,953.31 CL$ (12.45 S$) |
+90.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
805.45 CL$ (1.12 S$) |
1,828.67 CL$ (2.54 S$) |
+127.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
709.51 CL$ (0.99 S$) |
1,298.06 CL$ (1.81 S$) |
+83.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
766.12 CL$ (1.07 S$) |
2,124.19 CL$ (2.95 S$) |
+177.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
743.75 CL$ (1.03 S$) |
1,054.77 CL$ (1.47 S$) |
+41.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
574.88 CL$ (0.80 S$) |
1,056.01 CL$ (1.47 S$) |
+83.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
646.21 CL$ (0.90 S$) |
953.07 CL$ (1.33 S$) |
+47.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1,189.10 CL$ (1.65 S$) |
1,814.34 CL$ (2.52 S$) |
+52.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1,131.91 CL$ (1.57 S$) |
1,283.56 CL$ (1.79 S$) |
+13.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5,000.00 CL$ (6.96 S$) |
21,566.64 CL$ (30.00 S$) |
+331.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1,367.35 CL$ (1.90 S$) |
4,010.10 CL$ (5.58 S$) |
+193.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2,089.16 CL$ (2.91 S$) |
4,833.87 CL$ (6.72 S$) |
+131.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
5,000.00 CL$ (6.96 S$) |
11,861.65 CL$ (16.50 S$) |
+137.2 % |
Transportation | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
790.00 CL$ (1.10 S$) |
1,437.78 CL$ (2.00 S$) |
+82.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
38,000.00 CL$ (52.86 S$) |
86,266.54 CL$ (120.00 S$) |
+127.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
800.00 CL$ (1.11 S$) |
3,306.88 CL$ (4.60 S$) |
+313.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2,494.48 CL$ (3.47 S$) |
1,156.94 CL$ (1.61 S$) |
-53.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
12,000.00 CL$ (16.69 S$) |
15,096.64 CL$ (21.00 S$) |
+25.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1,306.56 CL$ (1.82 S$) |
2,003.15 CL$ (2.79 S$) |
+53.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
17,390,000.00 CL$ (24,190.14 S$) |
134,036,639.10 CL$ (186,450.00 S$) |
+670.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
19,595,925.93 CL$ (27,258.67 S$) |
122,884,963.26 CL$ (170,937.60 S$) |
+527.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
104,940.96 CL$ (145.98 S$) |
141,415.37 CL$ (196.71 S$) |
+34.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
11,782.65 CL$ (16.39 S$) |
14,142.32 CL$ (19.67 S$) |
+20.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
21,487.37 CL$ (29.89 S$) |
30,100.53 CL$ (41.87 S$) |
+40.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
32,607.99 CL$ (45.36 S$) |
108,880.70 CL$ (151.46 S$) |
+233.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
17,318.18 CL$ (24.09 S$) |
10,895.46 CL$ (15.16 S$) |
-37.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
5,200.00 CL$ (7.23 S$) |
10,783.32 CL$ (15.00 S$) |
+107.4 % |
Childcare | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
345,828.83 CL$ (481.06 S$) |
1,106,128.77 CL$ (1,538.67 S$) |
+219.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
5,880,992.73 CL$ (8,180.68 S$) |
27,353,290.46 CL$ (38,049.45 S$) |
+365.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
43,749.04 CL$ (60.86 S$) |
77,126.40 CL$ (107.29 S$) |
+76.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
25,681.05 CL$ (35.72 S$) |
39,340.52 CL$ (54.72 S$) |
+53.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
60,643.10 CL$ (84.36 S$) |
96,832.01 CL$ (134.70 S$) |
+59.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
72,241.26 CL$ (100.49 S$) |
112,734.69 CL$ (156.82 S$) |
+56.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
425,553.50 CL$ (591.96 S$) |
2,787,936.93 CL$ (3,878.12 S$) |
+555.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
340,995.44 CL$ (474.34 S$) |
2,042,633.06 CL$ (2,841.38 S$) |
+499.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
758,637.28 CL$ (1,055.29 S$) |
5,594,145.60 CL$ (7,781.67 S$) |
+637.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
597,348.03 CL$ (830.93 S$) |
3,459,767.58 CL$ (4,812.67 S$) |
+479.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
192,752.60 CL$ (268.13 S$) |
1,954,776.59 CL$ (2,719.17 S$) |
+914.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
186,357.66 CL$ (259.23 S$) |
1,383,151.83 CL$ (1,924.02 S$) |
+642.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chile Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
648,433.58 CL$ (902.00 S$) |
4,258,137.38 CL$ (5,923.23 S$) |
+556.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.18 | 2.91 | -43.8 % |
| Last update: | 25 November 2025 | 25 November 2025 | |
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