Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,659 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,700 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,773 (AU$3.18) | AU$5.97 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.48 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,185 (AU$3.92) | AU$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,131 (AU$2.03) | AU$4.99 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,843 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,238 (AU$2.22) | AU$4.61 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$734 (AU$1.32) | AU$3.20 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$843 (AU$1.51) | AU$5.52 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,698 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,531 (AU$2.75) | AU$2.91 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$437 (AU$0.78) | AU$2.47 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$720,166 (AU$1,291) | AU$3,144 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$456,678 (AU$819) | AU$2,161 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,028 (AU$104) | AU$291 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$445,048 (AU$798) | AU$1,971 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,524 (AU$542) | AU$1,506 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,091 (AU$77) | AU$177 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,474 (AU$30) | AU$58 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$226,996 (AU$407) | AU$494 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,347 (AU$112) | AU$245 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,261 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,521 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,272 (AU$67) | AU$101 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$20,587 (AU$37) | AU$66 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,954 (AU$82) | AU$137 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$54,721 (AU$98) | AU$140 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,396,700 (AU$24,018) | AU$28,179 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$808 (AU$1.45) | AU$1.36 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,985 (AU$70) | AU$159 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,093 (AU$5.55) | AU$8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,976 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,813 (AU$57) | AU$68 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,189 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,878 (AU$5.16) | AU$4.67 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,903 (AU$5.20) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,620 (AU$2.90) | AU$3.38 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,512 (AU$2.71) | AU$3.51 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,476 (AU$19) | AU$28 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,450 (AU$35) | AU$56 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,852 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$29,929 (AU$54) | AU$227 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,208 (AU$52) | AU$91 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,618 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,843 (AU$5.10) | AU$4.49 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,323 (AU$4.17) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$385,711 (AU$692) | AU$663 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$105 (AU$0.19) | AU$0.51 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$39,919 (AU$72) | AU$70 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,022 (AU$7) | AU$35 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 47% cheaper than in Australia
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