Cost of living in Valparaiso, Chile vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valparaiso (Chile) is 40% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$7,645 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,628 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,488 (AU$2.67) | AU$4.99 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$818 (AU$1.47) | AU$1.27 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,245 (AU$4.02) | AU$4.99 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$799 (AU$1.43) | AU$4.99 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,205 (AU$5.75) | AU$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$757 (AU$1.36) | AU$4.35 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$542 (AU$0.97) | AU$3.46 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,042 (AU$1.87) | AU$4.73 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,698 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,429 (AU$2.56) | AU$3.13 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$522 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.79 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Valparaiso (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$552,427 (AU$990) | AU$2,461 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$376,090 (AU$674) | AU$1,879 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$67,140 (AU$120) | AU$140 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$331,741 (AU$595) | AU$1,843 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$261,501 (AU$469) | AU$1,301 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$42,541 (AU$76) | AU$92 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,592 (AU$30) | AU$52 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$219,167 (AU$393) | AU$573 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,142 (AU$115) | AU$177 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,329 (AU$15) | AU$12 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,354 (AU$4.22) | AU$28 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Valparaiso (Chile) is 40% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,503 (AU$53) | AU$100 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,602 (AU$39) | AU$60 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$36,355 (AU$65) | AU$157 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$53,711 (AU$96) | AU$117 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Valparaiso (Chile) is 32% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,135,500 (AU$19,964) | AU$25,963 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$845 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.45 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$33,626 (AU$60) | AU$100 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,278 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Valparaiso (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,694 (AU$4.83) | AU$12 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,869 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$22,662 (AU$41) | AU$71 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,986 (AU$5.35) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,596 (AU$4.65) | AU$4.60 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,283 (AU$4.09) | AU$5.36 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,337 (AU$2.40) | AU$3.19 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,351 (AU$2.42) | AU$3.88 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,546 (AU$14) | AU$25 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Valparaiso (Chile) is 51% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,336 (AU$33) | AU$52 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,757 (AU$14) | AU$27 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$38,436 (AU$69) | AU$162 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$26,214 (AU$47) | AU$108 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,141 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,388 (AU$4.28) | AU$4.46 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,354 (AU$4.22) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$354,486 (AU$636) | AU$594 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$69 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,961 (AU$59) | AU$53 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,368 (AU$6) | AU$27 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 354 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,200 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,957 (CH$2,206,942) in Valparaiso.
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