Cost of living in Valparaiso (Chile) is 44% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
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| Food in Valparaiso (Chile) is 38% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$8,225 (AU$15) | AU$17 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$4,704 (AU$9) | AU$11 | 24% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,599 (AU$2.95) | AU$4.99 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$813 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.27 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,078 (AU$3.84) | AU$4.99 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$787 (AU$1.45) | AU$4.99 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,399 (AU$6) | AU$10 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$754 (AU$1.39) | AU$4.35 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$530 (AU$0.98) | AU$3.46 | 72% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$996 (AU$1.84) | AU$4.73 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$3,909 (AU$7) | AU$16 | 56% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,454 (AU$2.68) | AU$3.13 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$412 (AU$0.76) | AU$1.79 | 57% |
| Housing in Valparaiso (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$553,305 (AU$1,022) | AU$2,461 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$368,270 (AU$680) | AU$1,879 | 64% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$63,737 (AU$118) | AU$140 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$341,910 (AU$631) | AU$1,843 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$220,205 (AU$407) | AU$1,301 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$35,493 (AU$66) | AU$92 | 29% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$15,454 (AU$29) | AU$52 | 45% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$210,502 (AU$389) | AU$573 | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$64,142 (AU$118) | AU$177 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$5,811 (AU$11) | AU$12 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$2,725 (AU$5.03) | AU$28 | 82% |
| Clothes in Valparaiso (Chile) is 42% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$30,441 (AU$56) | AU$100 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$18,530 (AU$34) | AU$60 | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$37,065 (AU$68) | AU$157 | 56% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$55,108 (AU$102) | AU$117 | 13% |
| Transportation in Valparaiso (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$10,602,500 (AU$19,575) | AU$25,963 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$855 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.45 | 9% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$35,532 (AU$66) | AU$100 | 34% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$6,278 (AU$12) | AU$21 | 44% |
| Personal Care in Valparaiso (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$2,694 (AU$4.97) | AU$12 | 59% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$6,869 (AU$13) | AU$16 | 19% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$22,662 (AU$42) | AU$71 | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$2,986 (AU$5.51) | AU$6 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,596 (AU$4.79) | AU$4.60 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,283 (AU$4.22) | AU$5.36 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,337 (AU$2.47) | AU$3.19 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,351 (AU$2.49) | AU$3.88 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$8,042 (AU$15) | AU$25 | 40% |
| Entertainment in Valparaiso (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Valparaiso (Chile) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$18,155 (AU$34) | AU$52 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$7,700 (AU$14) | AU$27 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$34,245 (AU$63) | AU$162 | 61% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$29,832 (AU$55) | AU$108 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$4,141 (AU$8) | AU$14 | 47% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,388 (AU$4.41) | AU$4.46 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$2,354 (AU$4.35) | AU$7 | 36% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$354,486 (AU$654) | AU$594 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$69 (AU$0.13) | AU$0.83 | 85% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$32,631 (AU$60) | AU$53 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$3,368 (AU$6) | AU$27 | 77% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$4,561 (CH$2,470,455) in Valparaiso.