Cost of living in Antofagasta (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Antofagasta (Chile) is 29% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta (Chile) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 (€5.55) | €9 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,540 (€1.76) | €3.67 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$893 (€1.02) | €0.97 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,129 (€2.43) | €2.28 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$892 (€1.02) | €1.87 | 46% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,433 (€3.92) | €5.47 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$1,181 (€1.35) | €1.70 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$824 (€0.94) | €1.22 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$901 (€1.03) | €1.71 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$6,166 (€7) | €7 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,617 (€1.84) | €2.45 | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$746 (€0.85) | €1.18 | 28% |
| Housing in Antofagasta (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Antofagasta (Chile) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$732,784 (€836) | €1,020 | 18% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$460,041 (€525) | €836 | 37% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$69,246 (€79) | €155 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$586,689 (€669) | €779 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$365,776 (€417) | €531 | 21% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$55,830 (€64) | €123 | 48% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$20,575 (€23) | €29 | 19% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$257,171 (€293) | €383 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$52,395 (€60) | €117 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$7,908 (€9) | €11 | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$3,139 (€3.58) | €10 | 63% |
| Clothes in Antofagasta (Chile) is 32% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Antofagasta (Chile) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$37,854 (€43) | €79 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$29,357 (€33) | €43 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$50,819 (€58) | €93 | 38% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$66,486 (€76) | €129 | 41% |
| Transportation in Antofagasta (Chile) is 37% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Antofagasta (Chile) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$10,471,700 (€11,944) | €23,515 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$822 (€0.94) | €1.34 | 30% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$32,887 (€38) | €48 | 22% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$5,943 (€7) | €28 | 75% |
| Personal Care in Antofagasta (Chile) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Antofagasta (Chile) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$3,705 (€4.23) | €7 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$7,851 (€9) | €9 | 5% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$37,750 (€43) | €26 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$2,969 (€3.39) | €4.50 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,659 (€3.03) | €3.72 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$3,099 (€3.53) | €3.39 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,896 (€2.16) | €1.36 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,750 (€2.00) | €2.40 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$8,710 (€10) | €22 | 54% |
| Entertainment in Antofagasta (Chile) is 11% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Antofagasta (Chile) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$23,115 (€26) | €35 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$8,987 (€10) | €21 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$31,149 (€36) | €48 | 25% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$35,619 (€41) | €51 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$7,591 (€9) | €8 | 6% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,724 (€3.11) | €3.09 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$2,856 (€3.26) | €4.65 | 30% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$377,079 (€430) | €438 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$188 (€0.21) | €0.23 | 8% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$41,761 (€48) | €27 | 77% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$3,362 (€3.83) | €6 | 39% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,800 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,045 (CH$1,793,252) in Antofagasta.