Chile vs South Korea
South Korea is about 22% pricier than Chile overall, with a price level of 60.3 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, South Korea scores higher (98 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Chile South Korea
Price level (US=100) 46.9 60.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $36,181 $61,051
GNI / capita (PPP) $34,320 $61,930
Inflation (YoY) 4.3% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Chile South Korea
Housing & utilities 95 109
Food 125 204
Transport 91 114
Restaurants & hotels 102 142
Health 69 81
Communication 115 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Chile South Korea
Quality-of-life score 92/100 98/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 6.3 0.5
Internet users 96% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Chile more expensive than South Korea?
South Korea is more expensive: about 22% pricier than Chile overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Korea?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Chile would cost roughly $128,500 in South Korea, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Chile or South Korea?
South Korea scores higher, 98 vs 92 out of 100.
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