Cost of living in Chile compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chile is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$16,299 (AU$28) | AU$24 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,190 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,702 (AU$4.63) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,175 (AU$2.01) | AU$1.92 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,655 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,390 (AU$2.38) | AU$5.91 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,611 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,580 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.93 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,380 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.74 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,250 (AU$2.14) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,107 (AU$10) | AU$22 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,148 (AU$3.68) | AU$3.87 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$628 (AU$1.08) | AU$2.22 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Chile is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,070,830 (AU$1,835) | AU$3,979 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$642,633 (AU$1,101) | AU$2,764 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$82,219 (AU$141) | AU$243 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$586,618 (AU$1,005) | AU$2,790 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$398,961 (AU$684) | AU$2,047 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$55,886 (AU$96) | AU$195 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,177 (AU$28) | AU$65 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$243,825 (AU$418) | AU$640 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$82,429 (AU$141) | AU$260 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,321 (AU$18) | AU$15 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,829 (AU$17) | AU$40 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Chile is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$47,498 (AU$81) | AU$123 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$30,908 (AU$53) | AU$98 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$70,677 (AU$121) | AU$162 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$74,774 (AU$128) | AU$175 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$17,502,500 (AU$29,999) | AU$40,654 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,329 (AU$2.28) | AU$1.96 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$38,859 (AU$67) | AU$152 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Chile is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,910 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,789 (AU$20) | AU$23 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$43,702 (AU$75) | AU$86 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$5,389 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,160 (AU$7) | AU$4.98 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,341 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,087 (AU$3.58) | AU$4.26 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,417 (AU$4.14) | AU$4.37 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,952 (AU$29) | AU$39 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Chile is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Chile | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$36,127 (AU$62) | AU$78 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,468 (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,945 (AU$53) | AU$257 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$52,087 (AU$89) | AU$140 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,268 (AU$14) | AU$22 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,036 (AU$7) | AU$5.44 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,630 (AU$6) | AU$13 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$549,935 (AU$943) | AU$885 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$101 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.76 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$54,804 (AU$94) | AU$86 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,795 (AU$8) | AU$46 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00171
AUD
/
CLP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,515 prices entered by 472 different people.
Cost of living in Chile is 44% cheaper than in Australia
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