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I have started a simple survey on comparing a basketful of goods between different countries. I will be supplying the data for Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia, I have other TEFL teachers giving input for other locations. My goal is to get an idea of how much a simple basket of goods would cost in a variety of countries. It is hardly scientific, but it does give a little more insight than cost of living surveys done for expats on dollar salaries. After I put it together and posted it elsewhere, I thought it might be good to add Chile to the mix if anyone is willing to do a bit of legwork.

It is primarily a tool for TEFL teachers to compare cost of living and salaries in various countries, no more, no less. If you can lend a hand, let me know.

Here is the list:

1 kilo of chicken (leg/thigh combo)
1 kilo of ground beef
1 kilo of oranges
1 kilo of tomatoes
1 kilo of potatoes
1 kilo of medium grade rice
1 standard loaf of bread
1 liter of milk
250 grams of cheese(cheapest variety)
2 liter bottle of coca cola
1 movie ticket for a recent release movie
1 typical meal in a middle class restaurant
1 Large Pepperoni Pizza at Pizza Hut or similiar Western chain
1 New Recent Release DVD (at the most typical place to buy)
1 liter of diesel
1 ride on a typical local public transit system
1 kwh of electricity
1 month rent for a typical studio/bedsit type of apartment
1 pack of Marlboro Red's
1 can of a typical local brand of beer at a store

All figures should be kept in the local currency, you can report in dollars and local currency if you wish.

Please check this thread:

http://www.allchile.net/chileforum/viewtopic.php?t=88