🙂Monthly costs for one person with rent: $603 in Venezuela versus $1,069 in Chile.
🙂Estimated couple costs with rent: $1,010 in Venezuela versus $1,638 in Chile.
🙂Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $1,417 in Venezuela versus $2,207 in Chile.
🙂Living in Venezuela costs about 44% less than in Chile on average.
📊Both countries sit below the global median: Venezuela55% lower, Chile20% lower.
Moneda
🍽 Eating Out
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.07VES 4,898
$8.88CLP 7,950
13.40%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.4VES 24.5K
$43.73CLP 39.2K
15.23%
Fast Food Meal(McDonalds, etc)
$10.10VES 4,909
$7.72CLP 6,913
30.83%
Cappuccino
$2.18VES 1,058
$2.86CLP 2,558
-23.78%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite(0.33 liter bottle)
$1.10VES 535
$1.38CLP 1,232
-20.29%
Water(0.33 liter bottle)
$0.97VES 474
$1.04CLP 935
-6.73%
Local Beer(0.5 liter draught)
$1.47VES 713
$3.17CLP 2,839
-53.63%
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$1.97VES 956
$3.72CLP 3,332
-47.04%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
Milk(1 liter)
$1.87VES 911
$1.23CLP 1,102
52.03%
White Bread(500g)
$1.83VES 892
$1.62CLP 1,447
12.96%
Rice(white)(1kg)
$1.31VES 638
$1.76CLP 1,572
-25.57%
Eggs
$2.43VES 1,182
$3.57CLP 3,194
-31.93%
Local Cheese(1kg)
$6.10VES 2,964
$10.44CLP 9,349
-41.57%
Chicken Fillets(1kg)
$6.79VES 3,303
$6.07CLP 5,439
11.86%
Beef Round Steak(1kg)
$7.20VES 3,501
$10.92CLP 9,781
-34.07%
Apples(1kg)
$4.82VES 2,345
$1.91CLP 1,710
152.36%
Banana(1kg)
$1.47VES 715
$1.73CLP 1,551
-15.03%
Oranges(1kg)
$1.82VES 884
$1.81CLP 1,623
0.55%
Tomato(1kg)
$1.96VES 954
$1.71CLP 1,535
14.62%
Potato(1kg)
$1.85VES 898
$1.44CLP 1,291
28.47%
Onion(1kg)
$1.83VES 888
$1.55CLP 1,390
18.06%
Lettuce(1 head)
$1.19VES 578
$1.25CLP 1,120
-4.80%
Water(1.5 liter bottle)
$1.61VES 783
$1.21CLP 1,081
33.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack(Marlboro, Camel)
$3.61VES 1,757
$5.36CLP 4,803
-32.65%
Wine(Bottle)
$9.97VES 4,846
$5.68CLP 5,085
75.53%
Local Beer(0.5 liter bottle)
$1.19VES 577
$1.49CLP 1,335
-20.13%
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$1.91VES 929
$2.24CLP 2,005
-14.73%
🚌 Getting Around
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
One-way Ticket(Public Transport)
$0.48VES 233
$0.90CLP 808
-46.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass(Regular Price)
$30.37VES 14.8K
$40.50CLP 36.3K
-25.01%
Taxi Start(Normal Tariff)
$3.92VES 1,904
$0.89CLP 800
340.45%
Taxi(Normal Tariff)(1km)
$2.99VES 1,452
$1.56CLP 1,396
91.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting(Normal Tariff)
$9.84VES 4,783
$12.73CLP 11.4K
-22.70%
Gasoline(1 liter)
$0.52VES 255
$1.43CLP 1,280
-63.64%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l(Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5KVES 14.3M
$18.4KCLP 16.5M
60.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l(Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$39.2KVES 19.1M
$20.0KCLP 17.9M
96.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment(Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage)(85m2)
$20.37VES 9,902
$115CLP 102.8K
-82.25%
SIM Card Monthly Plan(Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.67VES 5,673
$12.24CLP 11.0K
-4.66%
Internet(50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$38.09VES 18.5K
$22.81CLP 20.4K
66.99%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
Gym Membership(Monthly)
$37.31VES 18.1K
$36.01CLP 32.3K
3.61%
Tennis Court(1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.53VES 7,552
$19.94CLP 17.9K
-22.12%
Cinema Ticket
$4.98VES 2,423
$5.75CLP 5,147
-13.39%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child(Monthly)
$66.8VES 32.5K
$381CLP 340.8K
-82.44%
International Primary School, 1 Child(Yearly)
$5,218VES 2.5M
$6,298CLP 5.6M
-17.14%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.63VES 22.7K
$47.41CLP 42.5K
-1.65%
Summer Dress(H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.43VES 18.2K
$28.87CLP 25.9K
29.65%
Sport Shoes(Adidas, Nike)
$79.2VES 38.5K
$64.8CLP 58.0K
22.27%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.9VES 37.4K
$78.3CLP 70.2K
-1.76%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$241VES 117.1K
$474CLP 424.6K
-49.19%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$189VES 91.7K
$387CLP 346.5K
-51.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$476VES 231.4K
$847CLP 758.5K
-43.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$361VES 175.4K
$662CLP 592.6K
-45.46%
Buy Apartment in City Center(m2)
$754VES 366.7K
$2,365CLP 2.1M
-68.12%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center(m2)
$468VES 227.5K
$2,121CLP 1.9M
-77.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Venezuela
Chile
Diferencia
Average Monthly Net Salary(After Tax)
$223VES 108.3K
$714CLP 639.9K
-68.81%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate(Annual %)
21.44
5.09
321.22%
Los datos de CityCost se basan en IA y aportaciones de usuarios. Puede haber pequeñas variaciones.
Última actualización para Venezuela: April 26, 2026
Última actualización para Chile: April 27, 2026
Cost Breakdown
🏠National rent averages: $119 in Venezuela, $474 in Chile. Capital cities: $452 in Caracas vs $512 in Santiago.
💰National salary averages: $200 in Venezuela, $745 in Chile. Higher pay doesn't always mean more spending money – weigh income against local costs.
Cost Highlights
⭐Rent is 298% higher in Chile.
⭐Dining out costs 23% more in Chile.
⭐Public transport is 50% more expensive in Venezuela.
⭐Salaries are 273% higher in Chile, giving Chile stronger purchasing power.
Comparación de velocidades medias de internet por ciudad (actualizado April 2026)
El gráfico resalta el umbral de precisión para velocidades de internet móvil y fija, actualizado trimestralmente.
Índice del coste de vida para nómadas digitales
Venezuela vs Chile: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes
What is the cost difference between Chile and Venezuela?
At $927 per month in Chile and $594 in Venezuela, there's a 56% gap. Keep in mind it varies by city – the difference can be bigger or smaller depending on where you settle within each country.
Which country is cheaper for everyday spending?
Venezuela is simply cheaper day-to-day: lower food prices, cheaper commutes, smaller household bills. Over time, those daily savings make a real difference to your monthly budget and ability to put money away.
Which country has higher housing costs?
Rent in Chile beats Venezuela across the board, especially in major cities. Housing is usually the single biggest driver of the overall cost difference between the two countries.
Is $1,500 a realistic budget in Chile or Venezuela?
In Venezuela, $1,500 covers most cities easily. In Chile, it works in regional areas but falls short in the capital – you'll need to make trade-offs on housing or lifestyle.
Should I move to Chile or Venezuela?
It depends on what you're after. Venezuela wins on affordability; Chile may offer higher salaries, better infrastructure, and different cultural perks. Both attract large expat communities for different reasons.
Venezuela vs otros destinos: coste de vida comparado