Prices and Cost of Living in Chile

Food and beverage prices in Chile

Popular food products found on store shelves in Chile include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 1178 CLP (1.19 USD) for a kilo of onions to 11085 CLP (11.22 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 1351 CLP (1.37 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 1321 CLP (1.34 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 1483 CLP (1.5 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 1653 CLP (1.67 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 964 CLP (0.98 USD). Dairy prices in Chile, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 1005 CLP (1.02 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 9577 CLP (9.69 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 5977 CLP (6.05 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 2644 CLP (2.68 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 1683 CLP (1.7 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Chile vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 2554 CLP (2.59 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1126 CLP (1.14 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 6583 CLP (6.66 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 40000 CLP (40.49 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 8777 CLP (8.88 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Chile?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 800 CLP (0.81 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 40000 CLP (40.49 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 350 CLP (0.35 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 1000 CLP (1.01 USD).

Fuel prices in Chile

Average fuel prices in Chile are 1385 CLP (1.4 USD) per liter of gasoline and 1014 CLP (1.03 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 642 CLP (0.65 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chile?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Chile varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 391628 CLP (396 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 421889 CLP (427 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 2226110 CLP (2253 USD) per square meter.