Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,129 (AU$19) | AU$22 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$5,552 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,189 (AU$3.67) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$903 (AU$1.51) | AU$1.43 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,314 (AU$3.88) | AU$5.82 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,286 (AU$2.15) | AU$6 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,253 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,347 (AU$2.26) | AU$4.43 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$903 (AU$1.51) | AU$3.13 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,151 (AU$1.93) | AU$6 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,761 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,721 (AU$2.88) | AU$3.22 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$559 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.94 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$787,740 (AU$1,320) | AU$2,653 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$517,065 (AU$866) | AU$1,914 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,769 (AU$98) | AU$223 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$501,335 (AU$840) | AU$2,260 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$341,961 (AU$573) | AU$1,670 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,067 (AU$65) | AU$169 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,821 (AU$28) | AU$64 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$264,548 (AU$443) | AU$584 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,069 (AU$122) | AU$229 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,678 (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$6,191 (AU$10) | AU$39 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$39,887 (AU$67) | AU$119 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,388 (AU$44) | AU$75 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$55,036 (AU$92) | AU$150 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$61,424 (AU$103) | AU$158 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,409,900 (AU$24,147) | AU$32,954 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,042 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.86 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$39,480 (AU$66) | AU$146 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,021 (AU$5.06) | AU$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,223 (AU$10) | AU$14 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$31,604 (AU$53) | AU$80 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,859 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,387 (AU$5.68) | AU$4.49 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,448 (AU$5.78) | AU$5.55 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,876 (AU$3.14) | AU$3.06 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,015 (AU$3.38) | AU$3.43 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,892 (AU$20) | AU$33 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,636 (AU$38) | AU$61 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,449 (AU$16) | AU$39 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$24,164 (AU$40) | AU$257 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$37,984 (AU$64) | AU$112 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$6,493 (AU$11) | AU$19 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,325 (AU$5.57) | AU$5.13 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,816 (AU$4.72) | AU$9 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$419,779 (AU$703) | AU$792 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$119 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$37,508 (AU$63) | AU$73 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,152 (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00168
AUD
/
CLP
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Cost of living in Chile is 46% cheaper than in Australia
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