Cost of living in Chillan is 9% lower than in Melo (without rent).
Rent in Chillan is 13% cheaper than in Melo.
Cost of living including rent in Chillan is 11% lower than in Melo.
Food in Chillan is 12% cheaper than in Melo.
Transport in Chillan is 11% more expensive than in Melo.
| Chillan | Melo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chillan | Melo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.52 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.7 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.04 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.22 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.65 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.15 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.74 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.89 $ | 9.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.3 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.44 $ | 3.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.2 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.2 $ | 19.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.9 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.04 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.34 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.53 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 1.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.6 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.2 $ | 74.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.4 $ | 38.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ | 200 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 269 $ | 326 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 278 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 455 $ | 451 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,991 $ | 2,590 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,598 $ | 1,963 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 725 $ | 741 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.29 % | 5.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.1 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.88 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Haircut | 6.43 $ | 5.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.7 $ | 71.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.4 $ | 57.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 345 $ | 333 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,657 $ | 7,418 $ |