Cost of living in Antofagasta, Chile vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Antofagasta (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$10,196 (€12) | €16 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,864 (€5.68) | €9 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,540 (€1.80) | €3.67 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$893 (€1.04) | €0.97 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,129 (€2.48) | €2.28 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$892 (€1.04) | €1.87 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,433 (€4.01) | €5.47 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,181 (€1.38) | €1.70 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$824 (€0.96) | €1.22 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$901 (€1.05) | €1.71 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,166 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,617 (€1.89) | €2.45 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$746 (€0.87) | €1.18 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Antofagasta (Chile) is 26% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$732,784 (€855) | €1,020 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$460,041 (€537) | €836 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,246 (€81) | €155 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$586,689 (€685) | €779 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$365,776 (€427) | €531 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$55,830 (€65) | €123 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$20,575 (€24) | €29 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$257,171 (€300) | €383 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$52,395 (€61) | €117 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,908 (€9) | €11 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,139 (€3.66) | €10 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Antofagasta (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,854 (€44) | €79 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$29,357 (€34) | €43 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$50,819 (€59) | €93 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$66,486 (€78) | €129 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Antofagasta (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$10,471,700 (€12,220) | €23,515 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$822 (€0.96) | €1.34 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$32,887 (€38) | €48 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,943 (€7) | €28 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Antofagasta (Chile) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,705 (€4.32) | €7 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,851 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$37,750 (€44) | €26 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,969 (€3.46) | €4.50 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,659 (€3.10) | €3.72 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,099 (€3.62) | €3.39 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,896 (€2.21) | €1.36 | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,750 (€2.04) | €2.40 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,710 (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Antofagasta (Chile) is 9% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$23,115 (€27) | €35 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,987 (€10) | €21 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,149 (€36) | €48 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$35,619 (€42) | €51 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,591 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,724 (€3.18) | €3.09 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,856 (€3.33) | €4.65 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$377,079 (€440) | €438 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$188 (€0.22) | €0.23 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$41,761 (€49) | €27 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,362 (€3.92) | €6 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antofagasta (Chile) is 25% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,168 (CH$1,857,789) in Antofagasta.
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