Cost of living in Chile compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$16,130 (€15) | €19 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,314 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,689 (€2.58) | €5.57 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,155 (€1.11) | €1.28 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,521 (€3.38) | €3.54 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,520 (€1.46) | €2.84 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,535 (€5.31) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,667 (€1.60) | €2.59 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,456 (€1.40) | €2.11 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,231 (€1.18) | €2.08 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,479 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,174 (€2.09) | €3.05 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$716 (€0.69) | €2.00 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,035,190 (€994) | €1,505 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$643,876 (€618) | €1,249 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$89,655 (€86) | €271 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$600,813 (€577) | €873 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$407,027 (€391) | €663 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$56,842 (€55) | €154 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,132 (€16) | €50 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$258,302 (€248) | €302 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$86,493 (€83) | €110 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,611 (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$11,035 (€11) | €12 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 34% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$49,058 (€47) | €88 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$31,496 (€30) | €42 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$76,224 (€73) | €101 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$87,136 (€84) | €129 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$18,203,000 (€17,476) | €32,008 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,301 (€1.25) | €1.68 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,309 (€37) | €52 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,554 (€3.41) | €12 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,789 (€11) | €14 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$44,327 (€43) | €32 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,389 (€5.17) | €5.29 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,312 (€4.14) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,450 (€4.27) | €4.92 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,149 (€2.06) | €1.60 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,527 (€2.43) | €4.00 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,256 (€17) | €27 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$34,625 (€33) | €43 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,129 (€12) | €26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,740 (€30) | €90 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$55,679 (€53) | €94 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,322 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,007 (€3.85) | €3.51 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,749 (€3.60) | €5.03 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$600,323 (€576) | €561 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$105 (€0.10) | €0.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$51,751 (€50) | €31 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,901 (€4.71) | €10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Belgium
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