- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Australia
- La Serena
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Serena, Chile compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Serena (Chile) is 47% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,261 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,321 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,784 (AU$3.54) | AU$5.18 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$679 (AU$1.35) | AU$1.10 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,688 (AU$3.35) | AU$4.38 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$904 (AU$1.79) | AU$5.29 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,049 (AU$8) | AU$4.77 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$741 (AU$1.47) | AU$4.26 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$933 (AU$1.85) | AU$5.56 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$857 (AU$1.70) | AU$5.58 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,285 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,067 (AU$2.12) | AU$3.01 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$534 (AU$1.06) | AU$3.01 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 51% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$539,815 (AU$1,072) | AU$2,563 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$347,843 (AU$691) | AU$1,656 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$54,451 (AU$108) | AU$264 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$395,883 (AU$786) | AU$1,421 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$230,204 (AU$457) | AU$1,042 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$37,070 (AU$74) | AU$132 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$26,473 (AU$53) | AU$67 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$333,127 (AU$661) | AU$960 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$56,122 (AU$111) | AU$174 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,271 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,869 (AU$5.70) | AU$26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 12% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$40,224 (AU$80) | AU$104 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$52,039 (AU$103) | AU$77 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$55,055 (AU$109) | AU$150 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$48,805 (AU$97) | AU$132 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 31% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$16,737,900 (AU$33,231) | AU$25,495 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$741 (AU$1.47) | AU$1.54 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$33,029 (AU$66) | AU$128 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,128 (AU$14) | AU$19 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 20% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$6,000 (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$38,539 (AU$77) | AU$49 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$9,000 (AU$18) | AU$7 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,000 (AU$3.97) | AU$4.99 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,250 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,850 (AU$3.67) | AU$2.42 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,500 (AU$2.98) | AU$3.20 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,837 (AU$10) | AU$24 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,118 (AU$42) | AU$54 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$6,703 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$9,200 (AU$18) | AU$136 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$40,455 (AU$80) | AU$70 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,536 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,069 (AU$4.11) | AU$3.74 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,621 (AU$5.20) | AU$6 | - 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CH$100,000 (AU$199) | AU$224 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$196 (AU$0.39) | AU$1.02 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$29,609 (AU$59) | AU$69 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,000 (AU$5.96) | AU$20 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 678 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$15,625
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$9,668
(CH$4,869,541)
in La Serena.
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