Cost of living in Iquique (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
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| Food in Iquique (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Iquique (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$5,800 (AU$11) | AU$17 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$4,550 (AU$8) | AU$11 | 26% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,907 (AU$3.53) | AU$4.99 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$900 (AU$1.67) | AU$1.27 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,132 (AU$3.95) | AU$4.99 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$823 (AU$1.53) | AU$4.99 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,686 (AU$7) | AU$10 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$1,149 (AU$2.13) | AU$4.35 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$816 (AU$1.51) | AU$3.46 | 56% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$881 (AU$1.63) | AU$4.73 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$4,645 (AU$9) | AU$16 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,371 (AU$2.54) | AU$3.13 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$478 (AU$0.89) | AU$1.79 | 50% |
| Housing in Iquique (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Iquique (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$610,443 (AU$1,131) | AU$2,461 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$374,990 (AU$695) | AU$1,879 | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$108,563 (AU$201) | AU$140 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$346,776 (AU$643) | AU$1,843 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$270,916 (AU$502) | AU$1,301 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$55,755 (AU$103) | AU$92 | 12% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$21,851 (AU$40) | AU$52 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$223,916 (AU$415) | AU$573 | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$64,121 (AU$119) | AU$177 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$6,713 (AU$12) | AU$12 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$3,869 (AU$7) | AU$28 | 74% |
| Clothes in Iquique (Chile) is 12% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Iquique (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$30,130 (AU$56) | AU$100 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$36,838 (AU$68) | AU$60 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$41,704 (AU$77) | AU$157 | 51% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$49,849 (AU$92) | AU$117 | 21% |
| Transportation in Iquique (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Iquique (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$8,477,890 (AU$15,710) | AU$25,963 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$852 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.45 | 9% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$32,516 (AU$60) | AU$100 | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$3,998 (AU$7) | AU$21 | 64% |
| Personal Care in Iquique (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Iquique (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$4,524 (AU$8) | AU$12 | 31% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$5,596 (AU$10) | AU$16 | 34% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$26,573 (AU$49) | AU$71 | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$4,898 (AU$9) | AU$6 | 49% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$3,085 (AU$5.72) | AU$4.60 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,714 (AU$5.03) | AU$5.36 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,444 (AU$2.68) | AU$3.19 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,401 (AU$2.60) | AU$3.88 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$6,779 (AU$13) | AU$25 | 50% |
| Entertainment in Iquique (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Iquique (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$15,682 (AU$29) | AU$52 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$8,068 (AU$15) | AU$27 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$18,000 (AU$33) | AU$162 | 79% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$27,140 (AU$50) | AU$108 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$5,349 (AU$10) | AU$14 | 31% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,390 (AU$4.43) | AU$4.46 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$1,861 (AU$3.45) | AU$7 | 49% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$372,617 (AU$690) | AU$594 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$91 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.83 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$36,447 (AU$68) | AU$53 | 27% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$3,101 (AU$5.75) | AU$27 | 79% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,400 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$4,346 (CH$2,345,083) in Iquique.