Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Chile Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Chile

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 87.6% more expensive than Chile without rent, and 155.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 72% more expensive than Chile without rent, and 136.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Chile
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$8.72 CLP 8,112
133.14%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$43.84 CLP 40.8K
69.64%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$7.5 CLP 6,975
53.20%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$2.96 CLP 2,750
71.96%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$1.36 CLP 1,264
86.76%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$1.09 CLP 1,018
93.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$3.19 CLP 2,963
90.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$3.86 CLP 3,593
83.94%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Chile
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.23 CLP 1,145
-12.20%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$1.55 CLP 1,442
138.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.7 CLP 1,578
173.53%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$3.62 CLP 3,370
16.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$10.48 CLP 9,747
21.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$6.2 CLP 5,763
97.42%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$11.11 CLP 10.3K
44.73%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$1.91 CLP 1,776
183.25%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$1.72 CLP 1,600
0.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$1.85 CLP 1,717
136.22%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$1.7 CLP 1,577
190.59%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$1.45 CLP 1,345
98.62%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.57 CLP 1,461
95.54%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$1.3 CLP 1,211
73.08%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.2 CLP 1,113
84.17%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$5.34 CLP 4,970
88.95%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$5.3 CLP 4,927
177.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.51 CLP 1,406
26.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$2.29 CLP 2,134
54.59%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Chile
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.89 CLP 829
187.64%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$40.17 CLP 37.4K
58.95%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$0.89 CLP 831
328.09%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$1.53 CLP 1,426
15.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$13.19 CLP 12.3K
130.48%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.37 CLP 1,274
-31.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$18.4K CLP 17.1M
63.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$20.3K CLP 18.9M
26.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Chile
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$115 CLP 106.8K
81.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$12.44 CLP 11.6K
365.03%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$22.56 CLP 21K
215.12%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Chile
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$35.16 CLP 32.7K
30.49%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$20.26 CLP 18.8K
9.82%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$5.57 CLP 5,177
153.86%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Chile
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$384 CLP 357K
257.66%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$6,354 CLP 5.9M
251.83%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Chile
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$47.53 CLP 44.2K
8.37%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$29.35 CLP 27.3K
42.96%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$65.1 CLP 60.5K
35.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$76.5 CLP 71.1K
45.89%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Chile
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$460 CLP 428.2K
276.00%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$384 CLP 357.3K
276.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$831 CLP 772.9K
242.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$676 CLP 628.7K
249.97%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$2,196 CLP 2M
47.74%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$2,075 CLP 1.9M
28.49%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Chile
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$682 CLP 634K
532.57%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
5.09
27.90%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Chile: October 27, 2025

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