Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$15,102 (AU$25) | AU$23 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,848 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,760 (AU$4.50) | AU$7 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,148 (AU$1.87) | AU$1.91 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,765 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,421 (AU$2.31) | AU$5.89 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,797 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,691 (AU$2.76) | AU$5.03 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,497 (AU$2.44) | AU$3.89 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,281 (AU$2.09) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,235 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,115 (AU$3.45) | AU$3.95 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$638 (AU$1.04) | AU$2.43 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,140,230 (AU$1,858) | AU$3,977 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$688,031 (AU$1,121) | AU$2,749 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$84,981 (AU$138) | AU$227 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$594,115 (AU$968) | AU$2,850 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$409,433 (AU$667) | AU$2,199 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$59,944 (AU$98) | AU$188 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,408 (AU$25) | AU$65 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$249,229 (AU$406) | AU$749 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$81,806 (AU$133) | AU$237 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,461 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,469 (AU$15) | AU$39 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$49,596 (AU$81) | AU$125 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,021 (AU$49) | AU$97 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$76,427 (AU$125) | AU$161 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$75,427 (AU$123) | AU$181 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$16,969,300 (AU$27,644) | AU$41,072 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,321 (AU$2.15) | AU$1.93 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,279 (AU$62) | AU$150 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,858 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$10,190 (AU$17) | AU$23 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$44,678 (AU$73) | AU$82 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,796 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,714 (AU$8) | AU$5.30 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,468 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,258 (AU$3.68) | AU$4.39 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,485 (AU$4.05) | AU$4.38 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$18,949 (AU$31) | AU$38 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$36,598 (AU$60) | AU$76 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,939 (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$31,028 (AU$51) | AU$311 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$55,316 (AU$90) | AU$142 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$9,621 (AU$16) | AU$22 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,242 (AU$7) | AU$5.55 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,704 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$549,935 (AU$896) | AU$881 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$108 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.77 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$59,999 (AU$98) | AU$86 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,791 (AU$8) | AU$46 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 46% cheaper than in Australia
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