Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$15,717 (AU$25) | AU$23 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,453 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,650 (AU$4.28) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,127 (AU$1.82) | AU$2.04 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,348 (AU$5.41) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,640 (AU$2.65) | AU$6 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,788 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,567 (AU$2.53) | AU$5.14 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,440 (AU$2.33) | AU$3.64 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,153 (AU$1.86) | AU$7 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,633 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,975 (AU$3.19) | AU$3.70 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$663 (AU$1.07) | AU$3.39 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Chile is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$981,812 (AU$1,586) | AU$4,709 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$602,366 (AU$973) | AU$3,141 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$72,981 (AU$118) | AU$218 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$611,883 (AU$988) | AU$2,788 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$394,524 (AU$637) | AU$2,151 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$47,656 (AU$77) | AU$174 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,340 (AU$26) | AU$76 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$263,457 (AU$426) | AU$793 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$79,938 (AU$129) | AU$288 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,152 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,231 (AU$13) | AU$48 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Chile is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$46,736 (AU$75) | AU$129 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$28,206 (AU$46) | AU$95 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,143 (AU$108) | AU$179 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$78,255 (AU$126) | AU$209 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Chile is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,758,000 (AU$25,453) | AU$38,866 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,270 (AU$2.05) | AU$1.99 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,675 (AU$66) | AU$185 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Chile is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,350 (AU$5.41) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,878 (AU$14) | AU$19 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$35,343 (AU$57) | AU$81 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,932 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,683 (AU$5.95) | AU$5.56 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,601 (AU$5.82) | AU$9 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,813 (AU$2.93) | AU$4.36 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,385 (AU$3.85) | AU$5.30 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$17,103 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Chile is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$28,004 (AU$45) | AU$66 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,581 (AU$17) | AU$46 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$25,646 (AU$41) | AU$262 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$49,645 (AU$80) | AU$127 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,659 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,257 (AU$7) | AU$5.10 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,247 (AU$5.24) | AU$11 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$596,309 (AU$963) | AU$1,070 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$98 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.95 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$50,688 (AU$82) | AU$92 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,810 (AU$8) | AU$44 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 52% cheaper than in Australia
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