Comparison
Buenos Aires vs Santiago: cost of living compared
On an average lifestyle in a 1-bed apartment, Santiago costs 74% more than Buenos Aires: $1,700 against $977 a month, a difference of $723.
Category by category
One person, 1-bed apartment, average lifestyle.
| Category | Buenos Aires | Santiago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | $520 | $900 | +$380 |
| Groceries | $180 | $290 | +$110 |
| Transport | $30 | $80 | +$50 |
| Utilities | $45 | $85 | +$40 |
| Internet | $22 | $35 | +$13 |
| Coworking | $90 | $150 | +$60 |
| Entertainment | $90 | $160 | +$70 |
| Total per month | $977 | $1,700 | +$723 |
The category that separates the two cities most is rent: $520 in Buenos Aires and $900 in Santiago, which is $380 of the $723 gap. Buenos Aires has an equal or lower estimate in every category.
Other households and lifestyles
| Scenario | Buenos Aires | Santiago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frugal · Room | $418 | $810 | +$392 |
| Frugal · 1-bed apartment | $663 | $1,210 | +$547 |
| Average · 1-bed apartment | $977 | $1,700 | +$723 |
| Comfortable · 1-bed apartment | $1,458 | $2,357 | +$899 |
| Average · Family apartment | $1,402 | $2,365 | +$963 |
| Comfortable · Family apartment | $1,968 | $3,237 | +$1,269 |
Currency and exchange rates
Argentina uses the Argentine peso; figures are converted to dollars at the exchange rate of the data period, and this currency has been especially volatile.
Chile uses the Chilean peso; figures are converted to dollars at the exchange rate of the data period.
A lower cost is not the same as a better fit. These figures do not measure housing quality, climate, safety or work opportunities.