Travel budget and cost of living in Chillan (Chile) how much does a trip cost?

Chillan travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Chillan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Chillan for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Chillan compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Chillan in 2026 is 38% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Chillan in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Chillan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chillan

Lunch

$ 5.8/person
($ 4 to $ 9.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 30)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 6.6/person
($ 6.4 to $ 6.9)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.9 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 6.4)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chillan

1-star hotel

$ 68/night
($ 51 to $ 79)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 75 to $ 91)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 98 to $ 121)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 127/night
($ 102 to $ 146)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 117/night
($ 74 to $ 147)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 60/month
($ 48 to $ 68)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 86/month
($ 82 to $ 88)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 98/month
($ 86 to $ 108)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 61/month
($ 53 to $ 67)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Supermarket food budget in Chillan

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.9/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 7.6)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 2.8/kg
( $ 2.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Chillan

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.5/km
($ 2.3 to $ 2.6)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
( $ 0.7)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Chillan

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 17)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 19/hr
( $ 19)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chillan

Cigarettes

$ 5.8/pack
($ 5.3 to $ 8.1)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 41
( $ 41)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 22
( $ 22)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Santiago

$ 707
(fair price: $ 639)

London → Santiago

$ 1274
(fair price: $ 1098)

Sydney → Santiago

$ 1918
(fair price: $ 1518)

Melbourne → Santiago

$ 1835
(fair price: $ 1486)

New York City → Santiago

$ 986
(fair price: $ 801)

Auckland → Santiago

$ 1891
(fair price: $ 1504)