Cost of living in Germany compared to Chile
Currency:
Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Germany is 36% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (CH$18,984) | CH$15,606 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CH$10,919) | CH$7,214 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.20 (CH$5,162) | CH$2,682 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (CH$1,312) | CH$1,154 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.12 (CH$4,087) | CH$3,554 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (CH$2,778) | CH$1,469 | + 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CH$6,650) | CH$5,578 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (CH$2,830) | CH$1,611 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (CH$1,883) | CH$1,457 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (CH$1,091) | CH$1,208 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CH$6,600) | CH$6,249 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (CH$1,993) | CH$2,197 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (CH$1,609) | CH$689 | + 134% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Germany is 85% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,767 (CH$1,754,987) | CH$1,039,730 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,345 (CH$1,336,056) | CH$650,846 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €238 (CH$236,823) | CH$85,651 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,157 (CH$1,149,596) | CH$597,617 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €862 (CH$856,244) | CH$419,977 | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (CH$155,686) | CH$56,165 | + 177% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (CH$27,906) | CH$15,232 | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | €396 (CH$393,493) | CH$252,013 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CH$95,571) | CH$80,913 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CH$6,972) | CH$10,148 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CH$16,124) | CH$10,690 | + 51% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 58% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CH$89,826) | CH$48,843 | + 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (CH$42,285) | CH$30,222 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CH$92,936) | CH$71,505 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (CH$148,743) | CH$80,821 | + 84% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 30% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,673 (CH$27,487,450) | CH$18,681,300 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (CH$1,723) | CH$1,311 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (CH$50,672) | CH$39,657 | + 28% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CH$9,126) | CH$3,910 | + 133% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CH$11,809) | CH$11,789 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (CH$78,230) | CH$43,702 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (CH$5,115) | CH$5,389 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 (CH$2,819) | CH$4,160 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 (CH$3,419) | CH$4,341 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (CH$1,979) | CH$2,087 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (CH$1,797) | CH$2,417 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CH$21,916) | CH$16,952 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 25% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Germany | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (CH$43,185) | CH$33,337 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (CH$25,474) | CH$12,294 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (CH$106,386) | CH$30,740 | + 246% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (CH$64,236) | CH$50,130 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CH$11,253) | CH$8,225 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (CH$4,118) | CH$4,052 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.40 (CH$4,372) | CH$3,847 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €598 (CH$593,503) | CH$549,935 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (CH$126) | CH$105 | + 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (CH$41,986) | CH$54,804 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (CH$8,488) | CH$4,804 | + 77% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Chile
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