Cost of living in Ovalle, Chile vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Ovalle (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$4,689 (€5.36) | €16 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$3,689 (€4.22) | €9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,200 (€2.51) | €3.67 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$700 (€0.80) | €0.97 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,000 (€2.29) | €2.28 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,000 (€1.14) | €1.87 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,400 (€3.89) | €5.47 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$800 (€0.91) | €1.70 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (€0.69) | €1.22 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$700 (€0.80) | €1.71 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,000 (€5.72) | €7 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,300 (€1.49) | €2.45 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$371 (€0.42) | €1.18 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Ovalle (Chile) is 31% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,020 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$203,300 (€232) | €836 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$50,000 (€57) | €155 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €779 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$100,000 (€114) | €531 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$50,000 (€57) | €123 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$13,000 (€15) | €29 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$240,000 (€274) | €383 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$40,000 (€46) | €117 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,000 (€10) | €11 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
Clothes | - 65% | |||
Clothes in Ovalle (Chile) is 65% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$21,000 (€24) | €79 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$15,000 (€17) | €43 | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$28,919 (€33) | €93 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$30,000 (€34) | €129 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Ovalle (Chile) is 8% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,515 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$833 (€0.95) | €1.34 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €48 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Ovalle (Chile) is 29% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,000 (€4.57) | €7 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$2,000 (€2.29) | €9 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,000 (€34) | €26 | + 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$3,000 (€3.43) | €4.50 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (€2.86) | €3.72 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,200 (€3.66) | €3.39 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,000 (€1.14) | €1.36 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,300 (€1.49) | €2.40 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$3,000 (€3.43) | €22 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Ovalle (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$12,000 (€14) | €35 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,000 (€9) | €21 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$4,000 (€4.57) | €48 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$10,000 (€11) | €51 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$3,000 (€3.43) | €8 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,000 (€2.29) | €3.09 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$5,000 (€5.72) | €4.65 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$350,000 (€400) | €438 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$120 (€0.14) | €0.23 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$15,000 (€17) | €27 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,000 (€3.43) | €6 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

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 €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,079 (CH$1,818,421) in Ovalle.
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