Chile
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About Chile
Costs exclude rentChile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. According to the 2024 census, Chile had an enumerated population of 18.5 million. The country covers a territorial area of 756,102 square kilometers (291,933 sq mi), sharing borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. It also administers several Pacific islands, including Juan Fernández, Isla Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas, and Easter Island, and claims about 1,250,000 square kilometers (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The capital and largest city is Santiago, and the official and national language is Spanish.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running Shoesest.USD $63.46
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)est.USD $29.42
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)est.USD $53.38
- Men's Dress Shoesest.USD $79.67
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.01
- Average Monthly Salary After Taxest.USD $716.67
Food - Beverages
- Cappuccinoest.USD $2.84
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)est.USD $3.44
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)est.USD $4.4
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)est.USD $1.38
- Bottled Water (350 ml)est.USD $1.09
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining Experienceest.USD $8.24
- Upscale Dinner for Twoest.USD $48.09
- Fast Food Comboest.USD $6.87
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)est.USD $6.09
- Beef Round (1 kg)est.USD $11.46
- Apples (1 kg)est.USD $1.87
- Bananas (1 kg)est.USD $1.47
- Oranges (1 kg)est.USD $1.79
- Tomatoes (1 kg)est.USD $1.76
- Potatoes (1 kg)est.USD $1.23
- Onions (1 kg)est.USD $1.36
- Lettuce (1 Head)est.USD $1.17
- Bottled Water (1.5L)est.USD $1.29
- Midrange Bottle of Wineest.USD $5.5
- Marlboro (20-Pack)est.USD $5.91
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $847.66
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $736.32
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Centerest.USD $221.53
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Centerest.USD $187.88
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $483.75
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $414.77
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)est.USD $39.96
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)est.USD $401.51
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)est.USD $19.81
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)est.USD $6.87
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)est.USD $6,213
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi Waitest.USD $12.37
- Average Price of a New Sedan Carest.USD $18,797
- One-Way Local Transport Fareest.USD $0.96
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi Rideest.USD $0.66
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Passest.USD $48.09
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmest.USD $3.31
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Carest.USD $17,966
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)est.USD $31.53
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartmentest.USD $144.54