- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Australia
- La Serena
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Serena, Chile compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in La Serena (Chile) is 46% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,111 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,156 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,663 (AU$3.63) | AU$5.18 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$680 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.56 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,762 (AU$3.85) | AU$4.38 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$870 (AU$1.90) | AU$5.29 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,828 (AU$8) | AU$4.77 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$725 (AU$1.58) | AU$4.26 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$701 (AU$1.53) | AU$5.56 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$839 (AU$1.83) | AU$5.58 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,165 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,115 (AU$2.43) | AU$3.71 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$500 (AU$1.09) | AU$3.01 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 47% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$556,109 (AU$1,215) | AU$2,563 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$337,500 (AU$737) | AU$1,656 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,833 (AU$139) | AU$264 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$382,387 (AU$835) | AU$1,421 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$239,691 (AU$524) | AU$1,042 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$34,923 (AU$76) | AU$132 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$25,430 (AU$56) | AU$67 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$328,634 (AU$718) | AU$1,162 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$47,835 (AU$104) | AU$238 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,195 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,712 (AU$5.92) | AU$27 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 5% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,333 (AU$84) | AU$104 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$37,500 (AU$82) | AU$77 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,667 (AU$102) | AU$150 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,000 (AU$109) | AU$132 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 24% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,995,000 (AU$32,756) | AU$25,495 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$803 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.54 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$33,667 (AU$74) | AU$128 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,559 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 16% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$8,000 (AU$17) | AU$9 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$3,000 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,667 (AU$69) | AU$49 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$8,500 (AU$19) | AU$7 | + 156% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,744 (AU$5.99) | AU$5.30 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,497 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (AU$3.79) | AU$2.94 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,500 (AU$3.28) | AU$4.25 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,333 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,995 (AU$41) | AU$50 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,301 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$9,200 (AU$20) | AU$195 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,710 (AU$74) | AU$70 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,196 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$1,915 (AU$4.18) | AU$3.74 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,392 (AU$5.22) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$184 (AU$0.40) | AU$1.02 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$28,016 (AU$61) | AU$69 | - 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,158 (AU$7) | AU$20 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00218
AUD
/
CLP
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,600
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$4,960
(CH$2,270,761)
in La Serena.
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