Cost of living in Chile compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,885 (€15) | €19 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,936 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,701 (€2.87) | €5.47 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,128 (€1.20) | €1.23 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,137 (€3.34) | €4.22 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,444 (€1.54) | €2.84 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,662 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,451 (€1.54) | €2.39 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,168 (€1.24) | €1.61 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,129 (€1.20) | €2.13 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$7,105 (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,941 (€2.07) | €2.76 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$653 (€0.69) | €2.04 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$947,526 (€1,008) | €1,559 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$586,412 (€624) | €1,375 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$70,298 (€75) | €310 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$602,814 (€642) | €959 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$401,218 (€427) | €806 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$45,888 (€49) | €126 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,941 (€17) | €47 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$234,055 (€249) | €539 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,762 (€79) | €129 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,956 (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,312 (€11) | €10 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,423 (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,661 (€28) | €36 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$66,553 (€71) | €96 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,321 (€78) | €123 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 23% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,116,600 (€16,088) | €31,198 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,274 (€1.36) | €1.82 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,660 (€44) | €50 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,624 (€3.86) | €12 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,107 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$37,044 (€39) | €26 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,521 (€4.81) | €4.00 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,842 (€4.09) | €5.18 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,898 (€4.15) | €4.73 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,823 (€1.94) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,190 (€2.33) | €4.01 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,023 (€17) | €23 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Chile | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,566 (€29) | €60 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,113 (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,928 (€24) | €97 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,934 (€47) | €80 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,728 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,095 (€4.36) | €3.47 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,182 (€3.39) | €4.90 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,929 (€611) | €561 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (€0.13) | €0.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$52,353 (€56) | €34 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,577 (€4.87) | €8 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Belgium
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