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$8,098 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,577 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,870 (AU$3.51) | AU$5.92 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$807 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.27 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$1,961 (AU$3.69) | AU$5.59 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,020 (AU$1.92) | AU$4.85 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,531 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$968 (AU$1.82) | AU$4.31 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$768 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.24 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$946 (AU$1.78) | AU$5.84 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,377 (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,458 (AU$2.74) | AU$2.92 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$462 (AU$0.87) | AU$2.25 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$743,774 (AU$1,398) | AU$2,591 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$461,821 (AU$868) | AU$2,075 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$63,397 (AU$119) | AU$190 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$481,342 (AU$905) | AU$1,963 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$304,533 (AU$572) | AU$1,437 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,886 (AU$79) | AU$185 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,720 (AU$33) | AU$59 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$220,291 (AU$414) | AU$545 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,815 (AU$111) | AU$212 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,635 (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,914 (AU$9) | AU$31 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$35,588 (AU$67) | AU$100 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,811 (AU$41) | AU$76 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,659 (AU$82) | AU$150 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,176 (AU$104) | AU$155 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,001,900 (AU$22,555) | AU$26,374 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$854 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.49 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$40,076 (AU$75) | AU$150 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,181 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,216 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,787 (AU$58) | AU$69 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,394 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,772 (AU$5.21) | AU$4.77 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,790 (AU$5.24) | AU$5.80 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,629 (AU$3.06) | AU$3.25 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,592 (AU$2.99) | AU$3.84 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$10,134 (AU$19) | AU$29 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,050 (AU$38) | AU$55 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,792 (AU$17) | AU$37 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$23,822 (AU$45) | AU$216 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,047 (AU$62) | AU$104 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,184 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,877 (AU$5.41) | AU$4.71 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,189 (AU$4.11) | AU$9 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$310,971 (AU$584) | AU$639 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$90 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.38 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$33,983 (AU$64) | AU$73 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,929 (AU$7) | AU$35 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00188
AUD
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,195 prices entered by 1,593 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 42% cheaper than in Australia
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