Went to the local supermarket today and picked up the following items. Thought I’d post them here as an indication of the cost of living.
| Item Description | Chilean Pesos | US Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| mayonaise (1 pound) | 490 | 0.98 |
| canned tuna (7 ounces) | 660 | 1.31 |
| mushrooms (7 ounces) | 670 | 1.34 |
| strawberries (1 pound) | 990 | 1.97 |
| cup of instant noodles | 479 | 0.96 |
| butter (1/2 pound) | 460 | 0.91 |
| eggs (1/2 dozen) | 649 | 1.29 |
| loaf multigrain bread (14 ounces) | 1,189 | 2.37 |
| chicken hot dogs (1/2 pound) | 545 | 1.08 |
| canned peas (10 ounces) | 225 | 0.45 |
| milk (1 liter) | 490 | 0.98 |
| yogurt (6 ounces) | 198 | 0.40 |
| orange juice (1 liter) | 790 | 1.58 |
| sliced ham (1/2 pound) | 988 | 1.97 |
| coffee (1/2 pound) | 1,979 | 3.95 |
| turkey breast (1/2 pound) | 1,530 | 3.06 |
| face soap | 1,899 | 3.79 |
| 6 large bananas (3.41 pounds) | 667 | 1.33 |