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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%)

Price level trend -23%20152024

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

Price Index by Category

🛒 Food & Groceries62 (US=100)
Café & Dining57 (US=100)
📱 Tech & Digital69 (US=100)
🚗 Transport79 (US=100)
👟 Fashion & Lifestyle64 (US=100)
🏠 Housing & Utilities48 (US=100)

Quick Facts

Price Index63 (US=100)
Monthly Budget$1,617
CurrencyCLP
Median Salary$16,500/yr
QoL Score59/100