Chile, paid in MXN.
The Atacama to Patagonia, with the best-run infrastructure on the continent.
Slightly cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +3.4%. Local prices: +3.8%.
- Lean
- MX$852
- Comfort
- MX$4,353
The short answerIn MXN, as of November 12, 2026
Chile: as of November 12, 2026, 3.4% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in MXN (Mexican peso), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +3.4%, and prices in the country rose +3.8%. A mid-range day costs about MX$1,893 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+10.1%) and SEK did worst (−3.0%).
What MXN buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$149+10.1%
- Norwegian kronekr 972+9.9%
- South African randR 1,689+9.0%
- British pound£77+5.6%
- UAE dirhamAED 373+5.4%
- Singapore dollarS$131+4.8%
- US dollar$102+4.8%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,893+3.4%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$183+3.3%
- Canadian dollarC$145+2.3%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$797+2.2%
- Indian rupee₹9,524+0.2%
- Brazilian realR$567−0.1%
- Japanese yen¥16,200−0.1%
- Euro€92−0.2%
- Danish kronekr 686−1.4%
- Swiss francCHF 85−2.0%
- Swedish kronakr 1,015−3.0%
Booking a trip: Chile
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