Cost of living in Germany compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 43% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CH$9,853) | CH$7,826 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CH$6,341) | CH$4,566 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (CH$3,302) | CH$1,879 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (CH$814) | CH$811 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (CH$2,458) | CH$1,961 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (CH$2,123) | CH$1,008 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (CH$4,482) | CH$3,436 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (CH$2,012) | CH$956 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (CH$1,404) | CH$767 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (CH$796) | CH$958 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CH$5,152) | CH$4,395 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (CH$1,528) | CH$1,446 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (CH$1,065) | CH$449 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 78% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,475 (CH$1,261,234) | CH$727,435 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (CH$944,557) | CH$462,570 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (CH$171,483) | CH$64,321 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 (CH$778,021) | CH$477,061 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (CH$600,342) | CH$307,918 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (CH$112,627) | CH$42,363 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (CH$19,349) | CH$17,667 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (CH$342,534) | CH$215,642 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CH$74,086) | CH$59,015 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 (CH$5,110) | CH$7,658 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CH$11,322) | CH$4,905 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 63% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (CH$68,066) | CH$35,618 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (CH$32,435) | CH$21,866 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (CH$77,517) | CH$43,873 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (CH$95,825) | CH$55,714 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 52% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,012 (CH$17,966,642) | CH$12,175,300 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (CH$1,216) | CH$846 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (CH$65,006) | CH$40,243 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CH$5,299) | CH$4,028 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CH$9,744) | CH$7,664 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (CH$46,036) | CH$29,924 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.83 (CH$3,278) | CH$4,217 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.04 (CH$1,748) | CH$2,838 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.31 (CH$1,976) | CH$2,824 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (CH$1,122) | CH$1,644 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (CH$1,313) | CH$1,594 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (CH$16,568) | CH$9,790 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 34% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (CH$29,090) | CH$19,933 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CH$17,579) | CH$8,658 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (CH$72,847) | CH$24,453 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (CH$48,546) | CH$33,701 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CH$7,572) | CH$5,090 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (CH$2,707) | CH$2,790 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (CH$3,157) | CH$2,342 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €454 (CH$388,458) | CH$321,205 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (CH$88) | CH$89 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CH$34,025) | CH$32,276 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CH$5,853) | CH$3,864 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Chile
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