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Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,139 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$4,275 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,177 (AU$4.59) | AU$5.85 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$791 (AU$1.67) | AU$1.27 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,952 (AU$4.12) | AU$5.61 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$909 (AU$1.92) | AU$5.00 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,224 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$889 (AU$1.88) | AU$4.20 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$728 (AU$1.54) | AU$3.33 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$982 (AU$2.07) | AU$5.34 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,050 (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,369 (AU$2.89) | AU$3.13 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$502 (AU$1.06) | AU$2.15 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$718,553 (AU$1,516) | AU$2,599 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$452,486 (AU$955) | AU$2,045 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,748 (AU$187) | AU$227 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$538,032 (AU$1,135) | AU$2,006 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$352,291 (AU$743) | AU$1,430 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$62,099 (AU$131) | AU$166 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$18,096 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$202,470 (AU$427) | AU$571 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,330 (AU$104) | AU$224 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,955 (AU$17) | AU$12 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,754 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$31,928 (AU$67) | AU$102 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,366 (AU$47) | AU$75 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,627 (AU$88) | AU$149 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$52,355 (AU$110) | AU$150 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,932,000 (AU$29,395) | AU$26,587 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$817 (AU$1.72) | AU$1.49 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$36,002 (AU$76) | AU$141 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,226 (AU$4.70) | AU$12 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,842 (AU$19) | AU$19 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,024 (AU$65) | AU$73 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,154 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,743 (AU$5.79) | AU$5.21 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,965 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,578 (AU$3.33) | AU$3.09 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,419 (AU$2.99) | AU$3.70 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,279 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,492 (AU$43) | AU$55 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,745 (AU$16) | AU$35 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,168 (AU$62) | AU$202 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,286 (AU$70) | AU$103 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,384 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,373 (AU$5.01) | AU$4.57 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,950 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$324,992 (AU$686) | AU$597 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$95 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.60 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$29,583 (AU$62) | AU$71 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,756 (AU$8) | AU$32 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00211
AUD
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,892 prices entered by 2,180 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 36% cheaper than in Australia
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