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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 88.2% more expensive than Chile without rent, and 158.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 79% more expensive than Chile without rent, and 127.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Chile
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$8.60 CLP 7,621
136.74%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$42.88 CLP 38.0K
73.37%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$7.46 CLP 6,617
53.08%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$2.97 CLP 2,637
75.42%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$1.42 CLP 1,255
84.51%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$1.09 CLP 969
97.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$3.31 CLP 2,934
76.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$3.78 CLP 3,352
89.95%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Chile
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.21 CLP 1,073
-10.74%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$1.58 CLP 1,402
127.22%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.75 CLP 1,552
169.14%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$3.57 CLP 3,165
22.69%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$10.72 CLP 9,502
18.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$5.95 CLP 5,275
108.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$11.15 CLP 9,885
47.00%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$1.89 CLP 1,677
173.02%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.73 CLP 1,535
-0.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$1.88 CLP 1,668
137.77%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$1.78 CLP 1,574
181.46%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$1.43 CLP 1,271
103.50%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$1.51 CLP 1,339
102.65%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$1.31 CLP 1,164
64.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.19 CLP 1,054
85.71%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$5.43 CLP 4,815
82.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$5.63 CLP 4,992
165.36%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.46 CLP 1,296
30.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$2.30 CLP 2,039
60.87%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Chile
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.88 CLP 779
189.77%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$40.83 CLP 36.2K
59.29%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.84 CLP 746
339.29%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.52 CLP 1,352
17.11%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$13.09 CLP 11.6K
131.02%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.39 CLP 1,232
-31.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$18.3K CLP 16.3M
62.19%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$20.0K CLP 17.7M
31.45%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Chile
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$110 CLP 97.8K
89.83%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$12.70 CLP 11.3K
359.06%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$22.30 CLP 19.8K
223.27%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Chile
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$35.91 CLP 31.8K
27.82%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$20.02 CLP 17.7K
10.89%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$5.65 CLP 5,009
152.21%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Chile
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$377 CLP 334.2K
262.53%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$6,344 CLP 5.6M
259.12%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Chile
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$47.97 CLP 42.5K
10.49%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$29.62 CLP 26.3K
45.04%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$66.5 CLP 59.0K
34.48%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$77.0 CLP 68.2K
47.27%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Chile
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$462 CLP 409.3K
282.51%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$374 CLP 331.7K
290.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$827 CLP 733.5K
246.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$681 CLP 603.5K
246.61%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$2,361 CLP 2.1M
45.13%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$2,151 CLP 1.9M
21.96%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Chile
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$739 CLP 654.8K
482.90%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
5.09
27.90%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Chile: April 13, 2026

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