Cost of living in Puerto Montt, Chile vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,271 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,487 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,124 (AU$3.76) | AU$4.99 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$796 (AU$1.41) | AU$1.27 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,839 (AU$3.25) | AU$4.99 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,193 (AU$2.11) | AU$4.99 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,848 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,233 (AU$2.18) | AU$4.35 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$753 (AU$1.33) | AU$3.46 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$822 (AU$1.45) | AU$4.73 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,510 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,539 (AU$2.72) | AU$3.13 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$564 (AU$1.00) | AU$1.79 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$566,097 (AU$1,001) | AU$2,461 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$312,736 (AU$553) | AU$1,879 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,625 (AU$113) | AU$140 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$336,959 (AU$596) | AU$1,843 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$222,781 (AU$394) | AU$1,301 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$51,915 (AU$92) | AU$92 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,730 (AU$35) | AU$52 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$254,991 (AU$451) | AU$573 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,251 (AU$103) | AU$177 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,156 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,010 (AU$5.32) | AU$28 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 32% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,537 (AU$56) | AU$100 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,806 (AU$47) | AU$60 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$42,956 (AU$76) | AU$157 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$45,706 (AU$81) | AU$117 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,332,500 (AU$23,577) | AU$25,963 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$815 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.45 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$31,094 (AU$55) | AU$100 | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,277 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,476 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,425 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$29,861 (AU$53) | AU$71 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,091 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,085 (AU$3.69) | AU$4.60 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,243 (AU$5.73) | AU$5.36 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,311 (AU$2.32) | AU$3.19 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,050 (AU$1.86) | AU$3.88 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$4,256 (AU$8) | AU$25 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Puerto Montt (Chile) is 50% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$15,738 (AU$28) | AU$52 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,300 (AU$13) | AU$27 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$41,327 (AU$73) | AU$162 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$27,539 (AU$49) | AU$108 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,432 (AU$8) | AU$14 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,852 (AU$5.04) | AU$4.46 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,487 (AU$4.40) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$566,991 (AU$1,003) | AU$594 | + 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$63 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.83 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$24,219 (AU$43) | AU$53 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,425 (AU$4.29) | AU$27 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,600 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$4,237 (CH$2,395,865) in Puerto Montt.
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