Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 27% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| New Zealand | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (CH$10,385) | CH$12,843 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (CH$6,978) | CH$6,406 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (CH$3,919) | CH$2,940 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.29 (CH$1,153) | CH$1,015 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$9 (CH$4,522) | CH$2,639 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (CH$3,822) | CH$1,382 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (CH$4,604) | CH$5,067 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.66 (CH$2,344) | CH$1,468 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.29 (CH$1,655) | CH$1,014 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.46 (CH$2,240) | CH$1,105 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (CH$9,434) | CH$6,939 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.57 (CH$1,794) | CH$1,906 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (CH$1,296) | CH$657 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 109% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| New Zealand | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,470 (CH$1,744,402) | CH$842,731 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,519 (CH$1,266,322) | CH$532,472 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$260 (CH$130,517) | CH$68,027 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,251 (CH$1,131,647) | CH$530,131 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,730 (CH$869,527) | CH$355,561 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (CH$94,597) | CH$47,154 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (CH$38,351) | CH$15,750 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (CH$333,031) | CH$249,207 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (CH$114,377) | CH$81,600 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (CH$7,013) | CH$8,836 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$33 (CH$16,416) | CH$7,745 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 55% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| New Zealand | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$117 (CH$58,751) | CH$43,443 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (CH$45,097) | CH$26,477 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$158 (CH$79,445) | CH$61,070 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$218 (CH$109,608) | CH$73,243 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 59% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| New Zealand | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,299 (CH$20,259,376) | CH$14,741,500 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.77 (CH$1,394) | CH$1,218 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$157 (CH$78,743) | CH$42,779 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 17% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| New Zealand | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (CH$5,814) | CH$3,945 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (CH$3,755) | CH$9,804 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$72 (CH$35,973) | CH$44,158 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (CH$4,515) | CH$4,308 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (CH$3,182) | CH$4,036 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (CH$3,721) | CH$4,110 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.45 (CH$1,734) | CH$2,288 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.34 (CH$2,181) | CH$2,068 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$36 (CH$17,878) | CH$13,476 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 26% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| New Zealand | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$76 (CH$38,283) | CH$27,114 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$40 (CH$20,283) | CH$10,079 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$138 (CH$69,380) | CH$22,246 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (CH$62,631) | CH$45,968 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (CH$9,086) | CH$8,132 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.57 (CH$2,801) | CH$3,643 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (CH$5,392) | CH$2,884 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$912 (CH$458,349) | CH$599,529 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.34 (CH$173) | CH$171 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$63 (CH$31,886) | CH$40,846 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (CH$18,187) | CH$4,305 | + 322% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Zealand is 51% more expensive than in Chile
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