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Cost of living in Antofagasta, Chile compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Antofagasta (Chile) is 102% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,608 (E£ 166) | E£ 72 | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,713 (E£ 110) | E£ 72 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,996 (E£ 89) | E£ 36 | + 144% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$756 (E£ 22) | E£ 13 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,860 (E£ 55) | E£ 20 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$861 (E£ 25) | E£ 14 | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,061 (E£ 91) | E£ 29 | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$941 (E£ 28) | E£ 21 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$729 (E£ 22) | E£ 5.98 | + 261% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$882 (E£ 26) | E£ 19 | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,201 (E£ 124) | E£ 92 | + 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,380 (E£ 41) | E£ 11 | + 262% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$588 (E£ 17) | E£ 10 | + 68% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in Antofagasta (Chile) is 190% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$699,784 (E£ 20,729) | E£ 5,401 | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$520,106 (E£ 15,406) | E£ 3,866 | + 299% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$85,710 (E£ 2,539) | E£ 898 | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$600,935 (E£ 17,801) | E£ 3,625 | + 391% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$408,439 (E£ 12,099) | E£ 2,335 | + 418% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$69,836 (E£ 2,069) | E£ 736 | + 181% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$20,673 (E£ 612) | E£ 365 | + 68% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$303,064 (E£ 8,977) | E£ 6,508 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,968 (E£ 1,302) | E£ 1,489 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,569 (E£ 254) | E£ 67 | + 276% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,552 (E£ 105) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Antofagasta (Chile) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$34,065 (E£ 1,009) | E£ 740 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$32,006 (E£ 948) | E£ 614 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,046 (E£ 1,453) | E£ 1,504 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$48,590 (E£ 1,439) | E£ 777 | + 85% | |
Transportation | + 110% | |||
Transportation in Antofagasta (Chile) is 110% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,553,580 (E£ 253,371) | E£ 453,039 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$781 (E£ 23) | E£ 3.88 | + 497% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,436 (E£ 1,050) | E£ 182 | + 476% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,891 (E£ 234) | E£ 126 | + 85% | |
Personal Care | + 222% | |||
Personal Care in Antofagasta (Chile) is 222% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,223 (E£ 66) | E£ 33 | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,448 (E£ 161) | E£ 80 | + 102% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$32,417 (E£ 960) | E£ 200 | + 380% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$3,859 (E£ 114) | E£ 40 | + 185% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,033 (E£ 60) | E£ 21 | + 187% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,695 (E£ 80) | E£ 26 | + 210% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,798 (E£ 53) | E£ 20 | + 168% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,025 (E£ 60) | E£ 15 | + 309% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,500 (E£ 193) | E£ 48 | + 304% | |
Entertainment | + 190% | |||
Entertainment in Antofagasta (Chile) is 190% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,468 (E£ 606) | E£ 153 | + 296% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,473 (E£ 251) | E£ 96 | + 161% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$26,453 (E£ 784) | E£ 520 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,851 (E£ 855) | E£ 228 | + 275% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,165 (E£ 183) | E£ 52 | + 250% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,297 (E£ 68) | E£ 24 | + 180% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,714 (E£ 80) | E£ 19 | + 312% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$550,000 (E£ 16,292) | E£ 11,487 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$213 (E£ 6) | E£ 0.23 | + 2677% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$38,017 (E£ 1,126) | E£ 416 | + 171% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,520 (E£ 75) | E£ 28 | + 167% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antofagasta (Chile) is 138% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 38,114
(CH$1,286,681)
in Antofagasta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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