Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,951 (AU$26) | AU$21 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,816 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,764 (AU$5.25) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,044 (AU$1.98) | AU$1.80 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,920 (AU$5.54) | AU$6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,352 (AU$2.57) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,628 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,459 (AU$2.77) | AU$4.81 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,051 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.45 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,106 (AU$2.10) | AU$5.54 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,874 (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,901 (AU$3.61) | AU$3.72 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$665 (AU$1.26) | AU$2.69 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$926,529 (AU$1,758) | AU$3,090 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$554,036 (AU$1,051) | AU$2,264 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,279 (AU$131) | AU$229 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$589,901 (AU$1,119) | AU$2,137 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$390,024 (AU$740) | AU$1,652 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$44,756 (AU$85) | AU$169 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,918 (AU$30) | AU$69 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$241,024 (AU$457) | AU$569 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$75,430 (AU$143) | AU$277 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,705 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$7,818 (AU$15) | AU$34 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$43,921 (AU$83) | AU$113 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$27,062 (AU$51) | AU$80 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,170 (AU$122) | AU$164 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$71,222 (AU$135) | AU$172 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,548,600 (AU$27,609) | AU$34,026 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,276 (AU$2.42) | AU$1.91 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,945 (AU$80) | AU$158 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,675 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,436 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$38,400 (AU$73) | AU$76 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,290 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,724 (AU$7) | AU$4.92 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,805 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,709 (AU$3.24) | AU$4.43 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,928 (AU$3.66) | AU$4.33 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$14,717 (AU$28) | AU$34 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$25,129 (AU$48) | AU$60 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,611 (AU$18) | AU$40 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,888 (AU$43) | AU$269 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,539 (AU$83) | AU$110 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,723 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,767 (AU$7) | AU$5.05 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,986 (AU$5.67) | AU$10 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,521 (AU$1,088) | AU$806 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.36 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$42,645 (AU$81) | AU$71 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,665 (AU$9) | AU$42 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00190
AUD
/
CLP
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Cost of living in Chile is 35% cheaper than in Australia
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