Chile
Chile's modern, mountain-framed capital with a flourishing wine and food scene, efficient metro, and easy access to both the Andes and Pacific coast.
#149 of 250
34% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 941
Based on NYC = 100 index
Santiago is the 149. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 941 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is utilities, 78% below the median: mobile plan (10gb+) $ 9, internet (60 mbps+) $ 19. You also get off lightly on housing, entertainment.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
47 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Santiago, Chile. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/santiago. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 436.81 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Portal Inmobiliario |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 618.81 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Portal Inmobiliario |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 10.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 13.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Cheese (1kg) | 12.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Butter (200g) | 2.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Eggs (12) | 4.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Bread (500g) | 2.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Oats (500g) | 2.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Garlic (1kg) | 9.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Jumbo Chile |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 4.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.53 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 9.20 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latam Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 19.44 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latam Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 21.58 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Americas Entertainment Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 14.45 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Americas) |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 25.59 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.94 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 52.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 52.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 47.07 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 82.38 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
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