- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 38% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CH$8,715) | CH$5,897 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CH$5,884) | CH$3,981 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (CH$3,002) | CH$2,617 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (CH$779) | CH$787 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 (CH$2,393) | CH$2,033 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (CH$1,973) | CH$971 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.04 (CH$3,959) | CH$3,537 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (CH$1,941) | CH$927 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (CH$1,228) | CH$687 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (CH$719) | CH$957 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CH$5,169) | CH$4,592 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (CH$1,378) | CH$1,409 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (CH$963) | CH$499 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,428 (CH$1,120,839) | CH$711,719 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,085 (CH$851,483) | CH$457,350 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (CH$133,599) | CH$82,614 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €895 (CH$702,415) | CH$511,918 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €671 (CH$526,890) | CH$335,490 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (CH$91,704) | CH$58,624 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CH$18,376) | CH$17,233 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (CH$298,199) | CH$255,649 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CH$72,257) | CH$46,425 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.29 (CH$4,154) | CH$7,879 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CH$9,973) | CH$3,667 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 41% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (CH$67,839) | CH$35,705 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (CH$27,074) | CH$23,376 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (CH$71,641) | CH$44,494 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (CH$88,296) | CH$52,352 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 44% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,608 (CH$16,170,841) | CH$13,548,600 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (CH$1,087) | CH$772 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (CH$56,752) | CH$35,622 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 1% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CH$5,083) | CH$3,158 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CH$6,811) | CH$7,169 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (CH$47,432) | CH$31,764 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.34 (CH$2,621) | CH$5,599 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (CH$1,661) | CH$2,598 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (CH$1,645) | CH$2,623 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (CH$1,080) | CH$1,874 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (CH$1,111) | CH$1,708 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CH$16,111) | CH$7,697 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 21% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CH$25,157) | CH$23,115 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CH$17,173) | CH$8,054 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €131 (CH$102,710) | CH$33,115 | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (CH$41,322) | CH$32,709 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CH$6,921) | CH$4,473 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (CH$2,510) | CH$2,188 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (CH$2,699) | CH$2,899 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €461 (CH$361,689) | CH$342,898 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (CH$98) | CH$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CH$29,530) | CH$30,992 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CH$4,979) | CH$3,429 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 38% more expensive than in Chile
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