Cost of living
Chile compared to South Africa
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Overview comparison
ChileSouth Africa
Consumer prices in Chile are roughly 26% higher than in South Africa.
Cost of living
| Item | Chile | South Africa |
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| Total with rent one person | 985 | 981 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,610 | 2,136 |
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| Without rent one person | 647 | 523 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,587 | 1,266 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 514.67 | 403.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 920.97 | 989.96 |
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| Food person | 394 | 313 |
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| Food family | 964 | 725 |
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| Transport person | 92.63 | 119.7 |
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| Transport family | 279.32 | 300.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 92.59 years | 63.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chile | South Africa |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.81 | 9.96 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.09 | 35.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.35 | 4.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.6 | 1.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.01 | 2.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.55 | 0.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chile | South Africa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 490.71 | 486.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 383.44 | 296.11 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 997.91 | 769.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 573.52 | 708.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.14 | 55.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.78 | 109.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.48 | 49.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chile | South Africa |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.7 | 10.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,195 | 1,348 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,151 | 998 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 | 1.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.53% | 52.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.05 | 7.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.29 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chile | South Africa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 0.93 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 0.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.98 | 2.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.65 | 9.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.96 | 4.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.7 | 6.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Chile | South Africa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.49 | 27.61 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.77 | 6.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.12 | 25.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.81 | 5.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.19 | 47.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.11 | 89.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 445.59 | 198.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,371 | 4,295 |
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