Santiago vs Toronto Cost of Living
Santiago (Chile) · Overall index 43.3 — Toronto (Canada) · Overall index 67.1
Summary
- Overall, Toronto is 55% more expensive than Santiago.
- Transport in Toronto is 81% more expensive than in Santiago.
- Dining out in Toronto is 62% more expensive than in Santiago.
| Item | Santiago | Toronto | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +47% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,364 | $1,981 | +45% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $986 | $1,407 | +43% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,591 | $3,672 | +42% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,757 | $2,749 | +56% |
| Groceries | +53% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.65 | $1.19 | +83% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.09 | $3.39 | +62% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.63 | $4.39 | +67% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.65 | $4.27 | +61% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.53 | $11.2 | +49% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.22 | $9.45 | +31% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.8 | $14 | +30% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.77 | $4.7 | +70% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.22 | $1.87 | +53% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.76 | $3.71 | +34% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.31 | $4.59 | +39% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.59 | $2.56 | +61% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.44 | $2.05 | +42% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.48 | $2.32 | +57% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.18 | $1.89 | +60% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.59 | $12.4 | +63% |
| Transport | +81% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.3 | $2.15 | +65% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $49.5 | $94.1 | +90% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.61 | $2.85 | +77% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.88 | $1.46 | +66% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.41 | $0.8 | +95% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $11,657 | $22,934 | +97% |
| Dining out | +62% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.4 | $15.9 | +53% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $50 | $100 | +100% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.43 | $9.49 | +75% |
| Cappuccino | $2.65 | $3.96 | +49% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | $1.93 | +40% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.8 | $5.65 | +49% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.26 | $6.42 | +51% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.92 | $1.79 | +95% |
| Telecom | +49% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $32.9 | $54.7 | +66% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.1 | $58 | +52% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.28 | +56% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.2 | $13.3 | +30% |
| Utilities & household | +51% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $93.7 | $147 | +57% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.19 | +46% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.43 | $4.15 | +71% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.73 | $1.14 | +56% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.3 | $16.6 | +25% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.6 | $73.8 | +73% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.81 | $11.3 | +28% |
| Men's haircut | $16.3 | $24.9 | +53% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $12.1 | $20.1 | +66% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,171 | $1,657 | +42% |
3,164 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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