Cost of living in Chile compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 26% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,052 (€17) | €19 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,011 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,735 (€3.22) | €5.74 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,055 (€1.24) | €1.16 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,956 (€3.48) | €4.09 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,360 (€1.60) | €2.99 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,679 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,460 (€1.72) | €2.19 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,117 (€1.31) | €2.50 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,084 (€1.27) | €1.98 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,961 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,913 (€2.25) | €2.81 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$659 (€0.78) | €1.74 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$924,296 (€1,087) | €1,350 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$560,178 (€659) | €1,098 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$67,052 (€79) | €273 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$587,568 (€691) | €919 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$390,400 (€459) | €703 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$45,204 (€53) | €131 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,005 (€19) | €42 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$247,527 (€291) | €597 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$74,862 (€88) | €189 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,826 (€9) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,877 (€9) | €11 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$46,092 (€54) | €102 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,333 (€31) | €38 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$66,202 (€78) | €107 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$75,600 (€89) | €128 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 16% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,195,200 (€17,878) | €35,150 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,274 (€1.50) | €1.79 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,892 (€49) | €49 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 13% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,584 (€4.22) | €12 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,025 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$39,176 (€46) | €26 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$3,875 (€4.56) | €4.00 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,562 (€4.19) | €5.18 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,612 (€4.25) | €4.73 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,666 (€1.96) | €2.00 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,976 (€2.32) | €3.00 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$15,199 (€18) | €24 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,034 (€29) | €69 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,903 (€12) | €25 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$20,923 (€25) | €97 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$44,892 (€53) | €73 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,891 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,847 (€4.53) | €3.64 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,946 (€3.47) | €4.08 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$551,124 (€648) | €561 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$93 (€0.11) | €0.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,195 (€47) | €27 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,622 (€5.44) | €8 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 27% cheaper than in Belgium
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