Cost of living in Puerto Montt, Chile vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,271 (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,487 (NZ$9) | NZ$13 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,124 (NZ$4.09) | NZ$8 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$796 (NZ$1.53) | NZ$2.16 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,839 (NZ$3.54) | NZ$8 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,193 (NZ$2.29) | NZ$6 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,848 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,233 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$3.53 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$753 (NZ$1.45) | NZ$3.00 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$822 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$4.31 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,510 (NZ$11) | NZ$21 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,539 (NZ$2.96) | NZ$3.73 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$564 (NZ$1.09) | NZ$2.27 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 66% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$566,097 (NZ$1,089) | NZ$2,898 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$312,736 (NZ$602) | NZ$2,639 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,625 (NZ$122) | NZ$309 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$336,959 (NZ$648) | NZ$2,350 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$222,781 (NZ$429) | NZ$2,007 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$51,915 (NZ$100) | NZ$197 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,730 (NZ$38) | NZ$81 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$254,991 (NZ$491) | NZ$734 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,251 (NZ$112) | NZ$243 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,156 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,010 (NZ$5.79) | NZ$28 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,537 (NZ$61) | NZ$117 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,806 (NZ$52) | NZ$67 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,956 (NZ$83) | NZ$192 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$45,706 (NZ$88) | NZ$228 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,332,500 (NZ$25,648) | NZ$34,283 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$815 (NZ$1.57) | NZ$2.06 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$31,094 (NZ$60) | NZ$213 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,277 (NZ$14) | NZ$30 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,476 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,425 (NZ$14) | NZ$5.55 | + 157% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,861 (NZ$57) | NZ$64 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,091 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,085 (NZ$4.01) | NZ$7 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,243 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,311 (NZ$2.52) | NZ$3.92 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,050 (NZ$2.02) | NZ$4.06 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,256 (NZ$8) | NZ$37 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,738 (NZ$30) | NZ$63 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,300 (NZ$14) | NZ$35 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$41,327 (NZ$80) | NZ$232 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,539 (NZ$53) | NZ$137 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,432 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,852 (NZ$5.49) | NZ$5.32 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,487 (NZ$4.78) | NZ$11 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$566,991 (NZ$1,091) | NZ$689 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$78 (NZ$0.15) | NZ$0.33 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$23,103 (NZ$44) | NZ$80 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,425 (NZ$4.66) | NZ$34 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,200 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$4,072 (CH$2,116,885) in Puerto Montt.
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