Cost of Living in Santiago
Country: Chile · Currency: CLP
Overall
43.3
Rent
33.7
Groceries
48.4
Dining out
43.0
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,364 | 39 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $986 | 49 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,591 | 12 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,757 | 30 data points |
Average prices in Santiago
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,364 | 39 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $986 | 49 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,591 | 12 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,757 | 30 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.65 | 35 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.09 | 59 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.63 | 31 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $2.65 | 56 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.53 | 27 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.22 | 21 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.8 | 7 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.77 | 26 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.22 | 56 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.76 | 51 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.31 | 32 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.59 | 12 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.44 | 40 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.48 | 46 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.18 | 38 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.59 | 34 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.3 | 60 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $49.5 | 60 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.61 | 60 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.88 | 30 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.41 | 52 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,657 | 11 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.4 | 9 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $50 | 40 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.43 | 56 data points |
| Cappuccino | $2.65 | 48 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | 16 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.8 | 19 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.26 | 50 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.92 | 54 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $32.9 | 16 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.1 | 50 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | 31 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.2 | 37 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $93.7 | 20 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | 35 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.43 | 22 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.73 | 19 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.3 | 48 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.6 | 5 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.81 | 28 data points |
| Men's haircut | $16.3 | 39 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $12.1 | 41 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,171 | 26 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15