- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,962 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,029 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,550 (AU$5.27) | AU$6 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$793 (AU$1.64) | AU$1.33 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,013 (AU$4.16) | AU$5.77 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$968 (AU$2.00) | AU$5.06 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,543 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$902 (AU$1.86) | AU$4.22 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$699 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.39 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$956 (AU$1.97) | AU$5.23 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,646 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,366 (AU$2.82) | AU$3.27 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$487 (AU$1.01) | AU$2.23 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$719,335 (AU$1,486) | AU$2,725 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$461,923 (AU$954) | AU$2,082 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$84,867 (AU$175) | AU$300 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$525,443 (AU$1,085) | AU$2,104 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$346,389 (AU$716) | AU$1,460 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$60,025 (AU$124) | AU$248 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$17,304 (AU$36) | AU$59 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$243,188 (AU$502) | AU$664 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$52,846 (AU$109) | AU$208 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,716 (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,641 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,264 (AU$73) | AU$108 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$23,035 (AU$48) | AU$78 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,934 (AU$91) | AU$148 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,745 (AU$107) | AU$157 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,729,300 (AU$28,361) | AU$26,349 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$781 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.45 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,905 (AU$74) | AU$139 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,636 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,213 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,908 (AU$66) | AU$71 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,721 (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,841 (AU$5.87) | AU$5.20 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,649 (AU$5.47) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,865 (AU$3.85) | AU$3.39 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,593 (AU$3.29) | AU$3.80 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,507 (AU$16) | AU$29 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,837 (AU$47) | AU$54 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,112 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,651 (AU$67) | AU$207 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$34,736 (AU$72) | AU$105 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,471 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,246 (AU$4.64) | AU$4.54 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,835 (AU$5.86) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$267,179 (AU$552) | AU$602 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$104 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,472 (AU$65) | AU$78 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,442 (AU$7) | AU$31 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00207
AUD
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,109 prices entered by 2,602 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Australia
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