- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,789 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,890 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,659 (AU$5.55) | AU$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$786 (AU$1.64) | AU$1.31 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,026 (AU$4.23) | AU$5.75 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$942 (AU$1.97) | AU$5.03 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,608 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$898 (AU$1.87) | AU$4.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$651 (AU$1.36) | AU$3.33 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$946 (AU$1.97) | AU$5.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,715 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,440 (AU$3.00) | AU$3.23 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$466 (AU$0.97) | AU$2.31 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$701,412 (AU$1,463) | AU$2,794 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$465,758 (AU$972) | AU$2,140 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$88,395 (AU$184) | AU$296 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$489,366 (AU$1,021) | AU$2,159 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$326,642 (AU$681) | AU$1,507 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$61,473 (AU$128) | AU$238 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$16,931 (AU$35) | AU$59 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$253,936 (AU$530) | AU$668 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,735 (AU$95) | AU$209 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,561 (AU$16) | AU$13 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,274 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,156 (AU$78) | AU$108 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$24,706 (AU$52) | AU$75 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,745 (AU$91) | AU$148 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,227 (AU$115) | AU$156 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,299,600 (AU$27,743) | AU$26,262 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$768 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.42 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,940 (AU$75) | AU$144 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,193 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,415 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,182 (AU$69) | AU$72 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$5,193 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,585 (AU$5.39) | AU$5.22 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,572 (AU$5.37) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,769 (AU$3.69) | AU$3.42 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,646 (AU$3.43) | AU$3.85 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,639 (AU$16) | AU$29 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$23,338 (AU$49) | AU$54 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,947 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,289 (AU$63) | AU$215 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$32,139 (AU$67) | AU$103 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,427 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,136 (AU$4.46) | AU$4.51 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,766 (AU$5.77) | AU$9 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$347,009 (AU$724) | AU$612 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$83 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.69 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,004 (AU$65) | AU$80 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,409 (AU$7) | AU$30 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00209
AUD
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,788 prices entered by 2,716 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 40% cheaper than in Australia
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