🇨🇱Cost of Living in Santiago
Chile · Population: 5,614,000 · Cost Index: 40/100
Cost of Living in Santiago
Chile · South America
Chile's capital and largest city, Santiago sits in a valley surrounded by the Andes mountains. A modern economic hub with a growing tech scene, excellent wine country nearby, and a mix of colonial and contemporary architecture.
5,614,000
Population
40
Cost Index
55
Safety Index
60
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $1,150 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$650.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$420.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,200.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$780.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$7.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$35.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$7.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.20Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.30Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.40Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.80Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$5.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.30Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$42.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.95Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.20Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.70Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.30Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$85.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$18.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$28.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$30.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$40.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$12.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$35.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$6.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$3.00Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$4.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$55.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$35.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$80.00Compare Santiago with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- CLP
- Language
- Spanish
- Cost Index
- 40/100
- Safety Index
- 55/100
- Quality of Life
- 60/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.