Cost of living in Chile compared to Belgium
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$15,606 (€16) | €19 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,214 (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,682 (€2.68) | €5.79 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,160 (€1.16) | €1.28 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,589 (€3.59) | €3.54 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,469 (€1.47) | €2.94 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,578 (€5.58) | €6 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,611 (€1.61) | €2.59 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,457 (€1.46) | €2.11 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,208 (€1.21) | €2.08 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,249 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,197 (€2.20) | €3.05 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$689 (€0.69) | €2.00 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Chile is 43% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,039,730 (€1,040) | €1,348 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$650,846 (€651) | €1,170 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$85,651 (€86) | €265 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$597,617 (€598) | €873 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$419,977 (€420) | €663 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$56,165 (€56) | €154 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,232 (€15) | €54 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$252,013 (€252) | €302 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$80,913 (€81) | €110 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,148 (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,690 (€11) | €12 | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Chile is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$48,843 (€49) | €88 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,222 (€30) | €42 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$71,505 (€71) | €101 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$80,821 (€81) | €129 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Chile is 26% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$18,733,200 (€18,732) | €32,008 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,311 (€1.31) | €1.67 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,657 (€40) | €52 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,910 (€3.91) | €12 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,789 (€12) | €14 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$43,702 (€44) | €31 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,389 (€5.39) | €5.29 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,160 (€4.16) | €9 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,341 (€4.34) | €4.92 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,087 (€2.09) | €3.01 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,417 (€2.42) | €4.00 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,952 (€17) | €27 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$33,337 (€33) | €43 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,294 (€12) | €26 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,740 (€31) | €90 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$50,130 (€50) | €94 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,225 (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,052 (€4.05) | €3.51 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,847 (€3.85) | €5.03 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$549,935 (€550) | €561 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (€0.10) | €0.25 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$54,804 (€55) | €31 | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,804 (€4.80) | €11 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Chile is 35% cheaper than in Belgium
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