Cost of Living in Chile
Summary of cost of living in Chile:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,588.9$ (2,228,736.9CL$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 714.9$ (615,461.5CL$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Chile is, on average, 39.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Chile is, on average, 68.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.29 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 46.46 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.71 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.07 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.65 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.24 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.51 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.16 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.31 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.57 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.00 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.17 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.08 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.52 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.40 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.32 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.81 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.60 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.42 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.81 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.87 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 46.46 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.93 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.87 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 13.24 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.51 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 20,141.95 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 22,203.55 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 125.25 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 13.70 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 24.97 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 37.93 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 17.75 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 6.96 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 419.84 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,029.33 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 49.88 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 29.83 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.65 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 82.59 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 505.27 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 398.35 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 895.97 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 699.95 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 222.36 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 201.74 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 750.05 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.15 | |
Prices in Chile
This country had 1104 entries in the past 12 months by 97 different contributors.
Last update: 2 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 2 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Chile:
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Cost of Living in Región Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
Cost of Living in Región Metropolitana de Santiago
Cost of Living in Región de Antofagasta
Cost of Living in Región de Arica y Parinacota
Cost of Living in Región de Atacama
Cost of Living in Región de Coquimbo
Cost of Living in Región de Los Lagos
Cost of Living in Región de Los Ríos
Cost of Living in Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena
Cost of Living in Región de Tarapacá
Cost of Living in Región de Valparaíso
Cost of Living in Región de la Araucanía
Cost of Living in Región de Ñuble
Cost of Living in Región del Biobío
Cost of Living in Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins
Cost of Living in Región del Maule
Cost of Living in Región Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
Cost of Living in Región Metropolitana de Santiago
Cost of Living in Región de Antofagasta
Cost of Living in Región de Arica y Parinacota
Cost of Living in Región de Atacama
Cost of Living in Región de Coquimbo
Cost of Living in Región de Los Lagos
Cost of Living in Región de Los Ríos
Cost of Living in Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena
Cost of Living in Región de Tarapacá
Cost of Living in Región de Valparaíso
Cost of Living in Región de la Araucanía
Cost of Living in Región de Ñuble
Cost of Living in Región del Biobío
Cost of Living in Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins
Cost of Living in Región del Maule
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