Chilean Peso
CLP
The money
The official currency in Chile is the peso which is abbreviated to CLP. 1 Peso is divided into 100 centavos. Despite this, centavos coins are no longer currently in circulation. The peso is issued by Chile’s central bank, Banco Central de Chile and, in its current form, was introduced in 1975; with a different version previously in circulation from 1817. Chileans have colloquial names to refer to particular denominations of pesos, including; ‘luca’ for 1000 pesos, ‘quina’ for 500 pesos and ‘gamba’ for either 100 or 100,000 pesos.
- Currency
- Chilean Peso
- Code
- CLP
- Symbol
- $
- One Australian dollar
- 598.0 CLP
Bank notes
- 1000
- 2000
- 5000
- 10000
- 20000
Coins
- 1
- 5
- 10
- 50,100
- 500
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Chile
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Pesos | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 27,000 | A$45.15 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 700 | A$1.17 |
| Bottle of water | 668.5 | A$1.12 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 598.0 CLP, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:27. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in CLP, using the same rate as the figures above.