Chile vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is about 6% pricier than Chile overall, with a price level of 49.9 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Saudi Arabia scores higher (94 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Chile Saudi Arabia
Price level (US=100) 46.9 49.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $36,181 $71,375
GNI / capita (PPP) $34,320 $71,730
Inflation (YoY) 4.3% 1.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Chile Saudi Arabia
Housing & utilities 95 47
Food 125 129
Transport 91 71
Restaurants & hotels 102 76
Health 69 91
Communication 115 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Chile Saudi Arabia
Quality-of-life score 92/100 94/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 6.3 0.9
Internet users 96% 100%
Frequently asked
Is Chile more expensive than Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Chile overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Saudi Arabia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Chile would cost roughly $106,500 in Saudi Arabia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Chile or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia scores higher, 94 vs 92 out of 100.
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