Cost of living in Curicó, Chile vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Curicó (Chile) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,075 (€8) | €16 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$2,863 (€3.28) | €9 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,757 (€2.01) | €3.67 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$778 (€0.89) | €0.97 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,697 (€1.94) | €2.28 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,084 (€1.24) | €1.87 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,651 (€4.18) | €5.47 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$646 (€0.74) | €1.70 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$853 (€0.98) | €1.22 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$817 (€0.94) | €1.71 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,994 (€4.57) | €7 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,268 (€1.45) | €2.45 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$437 (€0.50) | €1.18 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Curicó (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$500,069 (€572) | €1,020 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$200,000 (€229) | €836 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$36,714 (€42) | €155 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$505,822 (€579) | €779 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$278,985 (€319) | €531 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,354 (€54) | €123 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$13,022 (€15) | €29 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$150,000 (€172) | €383 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$69,730 (€80) | €117 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$5,315 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (€11) | €10 | + 18% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Curicó (Chile) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$24,950 (€29) | €79 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$14,955 (€17) | €43 | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,058 (€46) | €93 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,601 (€61) | €129 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Curicó (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$5,990,990 (€6,855) | €23,515 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$911 (€1.04) | €1.34 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$26,126 (€30) | €48 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Curicó (Chile) is 31% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$1,797 (€2.06) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,550 (€11) | €9 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$17,523 (€20) | €26 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$3,481 (€3.98) | €4.50 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,179 (€2.49) | €3.72 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,183 (€2.50) | €3.39 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,099 (€1.26) | €1.36 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$851 (€0.97) | €2.40 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,486 (€7) | €22 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Curicó (Chile) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$10,000 (€11) | €35 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,340 (€10) | €21 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 (€17) | €48 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$17,869 (€20) | €51 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,689 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,771 (€3.17) | €3.09 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,405 (€1.61) | €4.65 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$250,901 (€287) | €438 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$70 (€0.08) | €0.23 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$28,572 (€33) | €27 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,009 (€4.59) | €6 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,846 (CH$1,613,056) in Curicó.
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