Chile vs United States
United States is about 53% pricier than Chile overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Chile scores higher (92 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Chile United States
Price level (US=100) 46.9 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $36,181 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $34,320 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 4.3% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Chile United States
Housing & utilities 95 215
Food 125 117
Transport 91 116
Restaurants & hotels 102 142
Health 69 208
Communication 115 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Chile United States
Quality-of-life score 92/100 91/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 6.3 5.8
Internet users 96% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Chile more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 53% pricier than Chile overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Chile would cost roughly $213,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Chile or United States?
Chile scores higher, 92 vs 91 out of 100.
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