Cost of Living in Chile
Price Index: 63 (US = 100) — 37% cheaper than the US
With a Cost of Living Score of 52/100 and a price level at 55% of the US, daily expenditures in Chile are noticeably lower than in many developed nations. However, the median salary of $16,500 USD per year means that while consumer goods and services are cheaper, local earning potential is also considerably less, impacting purchasing power for those not earning internationally. Expats retaining higher-earning foreign income will find their money stretches significantly further.
Estimated Monthly Budget
$1,617/month
Based on a $3,500/month US baseline adjusted by price level (46.2%)
Lifestyle Basket Costs
Remote Worker
$73.50
Coffee, internet, mobile data, gym, and going out
Family
$14.19
Groceries, transport, and utilities for a household
Retiree
$21.04
Essentials, utilities, and leisure
Digital Nomad
$79.40
Accommodation, connectivity, coffee, and getting around