Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,124 (AU$24) | AU$24 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,951 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,712 (AU$4.68) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,121 (AU$1.94) | AU$1.94 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,149 (AU$5.43) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,449 (AU$2.50) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,805 (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,461 (AU$2.52) | AU$5.03 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,178 (AU$2.03) | AU$3.67 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,124 (AU$1.94) | AU$6 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$7,087 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,950 (AU$3.37) | AU$3.67 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$653 (AU$1.13) | AU$3.04 | - 63% | |
| 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$947,234 (AU$1,635) | AU$3,874 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$587,185 (AU$1,013) | AU$2,651 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$69,154 (AU$119) | AU$219 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$602,814 (AU$1,040) | AU$2,420 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$401,218 (AU$692) | AU$1,914 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$45,888 (AU$79) | AU$163 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,941 (AU$28) | AU$79 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$234,055 (AU$404) | AU$535 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,762 (AU$127) | AU$248 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,956 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,312 (AU$18) | AU$42 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,423 (AU$73) | AU$128 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$26,661 (AU$46) | AU$86 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$66,553 (AU$115) | AU$189 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$73,321 (AU$127) | AU$214 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$15,284,900 (AU$26,381) | AU$36,303 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,273 (AU$2.20) | AU$1.99 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,636 (AU$72) | AU$166 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,624 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,107 (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$37,044 (AU$64) | AU$83 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,521 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,842 (AU$7) | AU$5.15 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,898 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,823 (AU$3.15) | AU$4.19 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,190 (AU$3.78) | AU$4.66 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,023 (AU$28) | AU$32 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,566 (AU$48) | AU$66 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,113 (AU$17) | AU$43 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,928 (AU$40) | AU$292 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$43,934 (AU$76) | AU$129 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,497 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,095 (AU$7) | AU$5.39 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,182 (AU$5.49) | AU$11 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$573,929 (AU$991) | AU$883 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$124 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$52,353 (AU$90) | AU$75 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,577 (AU$8) | AU$41 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Australia
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