Cost of living in Antofagasta, Chile vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Antofagasta (Chile) is 29% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$10,196 (€12) | €16 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,864 (€5.49) | €9 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,540 (€1.74) | €3.67 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$893 (€1.01) | €0.97 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,129 (€2.40) | €2.28 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$892 (€1.01) | €1.87 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,433 (€3.88) | €5.47 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,181 (€1.33) | €1.70 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$824 (€0.93) | €1.22 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$901 (€1.02) | €1.71 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,166 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,617 (€1.83) | €2.45 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$746 (€0.84) | €1.18 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Antofagasta (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$732,784 (€828) | €1,020 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$460,041 (€520) | €836 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,246 (€78) | €155 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$586,689 (€663) | €779 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$365,776 (€413) | €531 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$55,830 (€63) | €123 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$20,575 (€23) | €29 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$257,171 (€290) | €383 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$52,395 (€59) | €117 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,908 (€9) | €11 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,139 (€3.54) | €10 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Antofagasta (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,854 (€43) | €79 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$29,357 (€33) | €43 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$50,819 (€57) | €93 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$66,486 (€75) | €129 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Antofagasta (Chile) is 37% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$10,471,700 (€11,826) | €23,515 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$822 (€0.93) | €1.34 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$32,887 (€37) | €48 | - 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,943 (€7) | €28 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Antofagasta (Chile) is 4% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,705 (€4.18) | €7 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,851 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$37,750 (€43) | €26 | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,969 (€3.35) | €4.50 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,659 (€3.00) | €3.72 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,099 (€3.50) | €3.39 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,896 (€2.14) | €1.36 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,750 (€1.98) | €2.40 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,710 (€10) | €22 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Antofagasta (Chile) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$23,115 (€26) | €35 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,987 (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,149 (€35) | €48 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$35,619 (€40) | €51 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,591 (€9) | €8 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,724 (€3.08) | €3.09 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,856 (€3.23) | €4.65 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$377,079 (€426) | €438 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$188 (€0.21) | €0.23 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$41,761 (€47) | €27 | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,362 (€3.80) | €6 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antofagasta (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,170 (CH$1,921,610) in Antofagasta.
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