- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,030 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,076 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,497 (AU$5.14) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$784 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.30 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,903 (AU$3.92) | AU$5.75 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$960 (AU$1.98) | AU$5.07 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,349 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$937 (AU$1.93) | AU$4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$695 (AU$1.43) | AU$3.43 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$989 (AU$2.03) | AU$5.33 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,481 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,373 (AU$2.83) | AU$3.28 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$482 (AU$0.99) | AU$2.25 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$717,141 (AU$1,476) | AU$2,636 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$450,927 (AU$928) | AU$2,031 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,670 (AU$182) | AU$285 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$507,133 (AU$1,044) | AU$1,990 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$342,383 (AU$705) | AU$1,416 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,291 (AU$128) | AU$260 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,077 (AU$35) | AU$59 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$237,902 (AU$490) | AU$564 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$50,359 (AU$104) | AU$188 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,266 (AU$17) | AU$13 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,106 (AU$6) | AU$29 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,288 (AU$73) | AU$103 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,116 (AU$50) | AU$72 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,072 (AU$91) | AU$144 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$50,868 (AU$105) | AU$149 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,769,100 (AU$28,336) | AU$26,797 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$794 (AU$1.63) | AU$1.47 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,470 (AU$73) | AU$138 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,346 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,110 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,008 (AU$68) | AU$70 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,240 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,756 (AU$5.67) | AU$5.18 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,720 (AU$5.60) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,826 (AU$3.76) | AU$3.23 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,601 (AU$3.30) | AU$3.82 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,680 (AU$16) | AU$29 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,901 (AU$47) | AU$54 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,096 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (AU$67) | AU$201 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,395 (AU$71) | AU$102 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,576 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,315 (AU$4.76) | AU$4.60 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,866 (AU$5.90) | AU$9 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$304,196 (AU$626) | AU$583 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.58 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,916 (AU$66) | AU$74 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,499 (AU$7) | AU$31 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00206
AUD
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,789 prices entered by 2,532 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Australia
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