Cost of living comparison between Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Santiago (Chile)
| Food | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 81% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €22 (CH$13,940) | CH$4,409 | 216% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.46 (CH$4,108) | CH$3,165 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.60 (CH$2,288) | CH$1,622 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (CH$651) | CH$656 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 (CH$1,309) | CH$1,257 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.89 (CH$1,204) | CH$768 | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (CH$3,389) | CH$2,468 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (CH$1,475) | CH$587 | 151% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 (CH$1,117) | CH$744 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (CH$720) | CH$625 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10.07 (CH$6,399) | CH$4,182 | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (CH$1,328) | CH$1,030 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (CH$790) | CH$528 | 50% |
| Housing | 59% | ||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 59% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,114 (CH$708,055) | CH$417,692 | 70% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (CH$92,535) | CH$68,750 | 35% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €24 (CH$15,351) | CH$22,838 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €474 (CH$301,286) | CH$323,848 | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €250 (CH$158,858) | CH$49,643 | 220% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10.75 (CH$6,831) | CH$5,611 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15.50 (CH$9,849) | CH$2,893 | 240% |
| Clothes | 30% | ||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €103 (CH$65,359) | CH$32,474 | 101% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €42 (CH$26,755) | CH$26,905 | 1% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €94 (CH$59,912) | CH$37,444 | 60% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €101 (CH$64,451) | CH$41,036 | 57% |
| Transportation | 72% | ||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 72% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,613 (CH$18,181,548) | CH$9,454,440 | 92% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (CH$1,078) | CH$777 | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €84 (CH$53,615) | CH$30,901 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €24 (CH$15,448) | CH$4,041 | 282% |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 26% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €5.03 (CH$3,196) | CH$3,229 | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.91 (CH$1,848) | CH$3,029 | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.75 (CH$3,654) | CH$1,684 | 117% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (CH$2,224) | CH$2,156 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (CH$1,010) | CH$1,403 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (CH$1,233) | CH$1,080 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (CH$15,886) | CH$5,278 | 201% |
| Entertainment | 53% | ||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 53% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CH$25,417) | CH$13,593 | 87% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CH$14,234) | CH$7,068 | 101% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (CH$54,012) | CH$17,850 | 203% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €75 (CH$47,657) | CH$28,214 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.69 (CH$4,885) | CH$3,477 | 40% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (CH$2,027) | CH$1,673 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.62 (CH$1,662) | CH$1,809 | 8% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | €132 (CH$84,036) | CH$101,635 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.56 (CH$358) | CH$163 | 119% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €45 (CH$28,736) | CH$30,607 | 6% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.22 (CH$3,317) | CH$1,964 | 69% |
| TOTAL | 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,311 prices entered by 362 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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For example, you would need at least CH$4,867,354
(€7,660)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
CH$3,000,000
in Santiago.