- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,685 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,840 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,551 (AU$5.39) | AU$6 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$778 (AU$1.64) | AU$1.30 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,102 (AU$4.44) | AU$5.72 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$955 (AU$2.02) | AU$5.22 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,605 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$888 (AU$1.88) | AU$4.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$658 (AU$1.39) | AU$3.28 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,073 (AU$2.27) | AU$5.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,714 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,422 (AU$3.01) | AU$3.26 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$459 (AU$0.97) | AU$2.29 | - 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$694,776 (AU$1,469) | AU$2,800 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$455,002 (AU$962) | AU$2,146 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$94,118 (AU$199) | AU$310 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$486,184 (AU$1,028) | AU$2,204 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$314,802 (AU$665) | AU$1,535 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$64,016 (AU$135) | AU$231 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$16,896 (AU$36) | AU$59 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CH$263,302 (AU$557) | AU$672 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$47,096 (AU$100) | AU$199 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,877 (AU$17) | AU$12 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,978 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,684 (AU$80) | AU$109 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$27,125 (AU$57) | AU$71 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$44,613 (AU$94) | AU$147 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,749 (AU$118) | AU$156 | - 24% | |
| 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$12,993,800 (AU$27,467) | AU$26,211 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$757 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.39 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,758 (AU$76) | AU$146 | - 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 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,415 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$30,764 (AU$65) | AU$71 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,678 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,573 (AU$5.44) | AU$5.23 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,706 (AU$5.72) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,778 (AU$3.76) | AU$3.33 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,548 (AU$3.27) | AU$3.84 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,993 (AU$17) | AU$30 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$23,594 (AU$50) | AU$55 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,036 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$27,699 (AU$59) | AU$229 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,133 (AU$70) | AU$104 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,388 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,137 (AU$4.52) | AU$4.54 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,760 (AU$5.83) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$355,494 (AU$751) | AU$620 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$106 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.76 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$31,109 (AU$66) | AU$81 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,404 (AU$7) | AU$30 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00211
AUD
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,891 prices entered by 2,765 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 39% cheaper than in Australia
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