Chile vs Colombia
Chile is about 23% pricier than Colombia overall, with a price level of 46.9 versus 36.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Chile scores higher (92 vs 72 of 100).
Metric Chile Colombia
Price level (US=100) 46.9 36.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $36,181 $22,349
GNI / capita (PPP) $34,320 $21,890
Inflation (YoY) 4.3% 6.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Chile Colombia
Housing & utilities 95 58
Food 125 79
Transport 91 70
Restaurants & hotels 102 67
Health 69 36
Communication 115 65
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Chile Colombia
Quality-of-life score 92/100 72/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 6.3 24.9
Internet users 96% 79%
Frequently asked
Is Chile more expensive than Colombia?
Chile is more expensive: about 23% pricier than Colombia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Colombia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Chile would cost roughly $77,000 in Colombia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Chile or Colombia?
Chile scores higher, 92 vs 72 out of 100.
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