Chile vs South Africa
Chile is about 12% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 46.9 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Chile scores higher (92 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Chile South Africa
Price level (US=100) 46.9 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $36,181 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $34,320 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 4.3% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Chile South Africa
Housing & utilities 95 76
Food 125 88
Transport 91 99
Restaurants & hotels 102 60
Health 69 76
Communication 115 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Chile South Africa
Quality-of-life score 92/100 53/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 6.3 43.7
Internet users 96% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Chile more expensive than South Africa?
Chile is more expensive: about 12% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Chile would cost roughly $88,000 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Chile or South Africa?
Chile scores higher, 92 vs 53 out of 100.
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