Cost of living in Chile compared to Belgium
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$15,717 (€15) | €20 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,453 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,650 (€2.58) | €5.68 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,127 (€1.10) | €1.40 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,348 (€3.26) | €3.83 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,640 (€1.60) | €2.87 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,788 (€5.64) | €7 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,567 (€1.53) | €2.48 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,440 (€1.40) | €1.89 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,153 (€1.12) | €2.32 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,633 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,975 (€1.92) | €2.77 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$663 (€0.65) | €2.32 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Chile is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$981,812 (€956) | €1,671 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$602,366 (€587) | €1,445 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$72,981 (€71) | €252 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$611,883 (€596) | €1,032 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$394,524 (€384) | €857 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,656 (€46) | €146 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,340 (€16) | €50 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$263,457 (€257) | €539 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$79,938 (€78) | €122 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,152 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,231 (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Chile is 41% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$46,736 (€46) | €93 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$28,206 (€27) | €42 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,143 (€65) | €104 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$78,255 (€76) | €130 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Chile is 28% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,758,000 (€15,344) | €31,127 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,270 (€1.24) | €1.74 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,675 (€40) | €50 | - 20% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,350 (€3.26) | €12 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,878 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$35,343 (€34) | €32 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,932 (€4.80) | €5.29 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,683 (€3.59) | €5.14 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,601 (€3.51) | €4.92 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,813 (€1.77) | €2.08 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,385 (€2.32) | €4.00 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,103 (€17) | €24 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$28,004 (€27) | €58 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,581 (€10) | €26 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$25,646 (€25) | €47 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$49,645 (€48) | €85 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,659 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,257 (€4.15) | €3.61 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,247 (€3.16) | €5.01 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$596,309 (€581) | €561 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$98 (€0.10) | €0.25 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$50,688 (€49) | €30 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,810 (€4.68) | €8 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Belgium
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