Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Serena (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,118 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,684 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,466 (AU$2.59) | AU$5.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$816 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.46 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,059 (AU$3.64) | AU$5.06 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,123 (AU$1.99) | AU$4.83 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,722 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,038 (AU$1.83) | AU$4.57 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (AU$1.06) | AU$3.20 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$864 (AU$1.53) | AU$5.70 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,202 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,538 (AU$2.72) | AU$2.82 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$470 (AU$0.83) | AU$2.67 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 60% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$534,830 (AU$946) | AU$2,894 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$352,442 (AU$623) | AU$2,147 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$52,969 (AU$94) | AU$238 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$394,680 (AU$698) | AU$1,809 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,231 (AU$517) | AU$1,422 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,169 (AU$60) | AU$159 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,174 (AU$39) | AU$46 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$227,781 (AU$403) | AU$354 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,656 (AU$83) | AU$212 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,528 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,829 (AU$5.00) | AU$28 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,963 (AU$55) | AU$101 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,204 (AU$37) | AU$59 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,011 (AU$73) | AU$129 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,507 (AU$91) | AU$131 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (AU$24,524) | AU$27,303 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$840 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.38 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,713 (AU$63) | AU$160 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,724 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,721 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,444 (AU$15) | AU$24 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (AU$60) | AU$72 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,602 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,604 (AU$4.61) | AU$4.47 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,796 (AU$4.94) | AU$5.32 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,593 (AU$2.82) | AU$2.55 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,481 (AU$2.62) | AU$3.01 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,191 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 (AU$40) | AU$51 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,280 (AU$13) | AU$39 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,308 (AU$57) | AU$226 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,935 (AU$60) | AU$78 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,318 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,252 (AU$3.98) | AU$4.40 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,803 (AU$3.19) | AU$10 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$411,355 (AU$727) | AU$634 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$127 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.25 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,695 (AU$54) | AU$72 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,164 (AU$5.60) | AU$33 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,145 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,100 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,787 (CH$2,707,064) in La Serena.
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