Cost of living in Germany compared to Chile
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 35% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CH$10,392) | CH$10,449 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CH$7,623) | CH$5,174 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (CH$3,363) | CH$1,854 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (CH$912) | CH$856 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (CH$2,861) | CH$2,214 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (CH$2,088) | CH$1,160 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.06 (CH$4,736) | CH$4,042 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (CH$2,295) | CH$1,247 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (CH$1,416) | CH$828 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (CH$777) | CH$1,068 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.96 (CH$5,579) | CH$5,413 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (CH$1,623) | CH$1,643 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (CH$1,282) | CH$468 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 115% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,767 (CH$1,653,382) | CH$758,796 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,313 (CH$1,228,880) | CH$482,694 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (CH$178,042) | CH$58,383 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (CH$933,729) | CH$485,189 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €737 (CH$689,754) | CH$306,492 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (CH$114,979) | CH$38,831 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (CH$29,641) | CH$15,582 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (CH$334,073) | CH$253,733 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (CH$84,811) | CH$71,723 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.85 (CH$5,471) | CH$7,428 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CH$12,958) | CH$6,111 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 52% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CH$72,383) | CH$37,922 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CH$32,288) | CH$24,536 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CH$74,815) | CH$52,883 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (CH$106,548) | CH$57,659 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 74% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,023 (CH$21,544,882) | CH$14,184,100 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (CH$1,380) | CH$930 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (CH$75,301) | CH$37,863 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CH$6,280) | CH$3,371 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CH$6,550) | CH$6,412 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (CH$35,652) | CH$31,430 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 (CH$2,741) | CH$4,725 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (CH$1,876) | CH$2,922 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (CH$2,277) | CH$3,218 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (CH$1,283) | CH$1,663 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (CH$1,486) | CH$1,794 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CH$18,723) | CH$11,506 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (CH$30,862) | CH$22,001 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CH$21,560) | CH$9,057 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (CH$104,474) | CH$22,854 | + 357% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (CH$50,538) | CH$33,754 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CH$8,006) | CH$5,696 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (CH$2,844) | CH$3,250 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.87 (CH$3,621) | CH$2,474 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (CH$440,791) | CH$440,380 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (CH$100) | CH$78 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (CH$32,762) | CH$37,839 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CH$6,490) | CH$4,218 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 64% more expensive than in Chile
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