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Don’t forget to buy Chilean Pesos (CLP) before you leave for Chile.

Chile’s on your travel bucket list or you already booked a ticket and you’re flying there soon? Then you might want to read our suggestions below and all the information we want to share with you as we think that they are important to know before you travel to Chile. First, always remember to take some cash with you as you may need it straight away when arriving there. Hence, for a better NZD to CLP exchange rate, we suggest you buy your Chilean peso before you leave. Also, a fine tip would be to establish an approximate budget of your expenses there. By doing this you will know how much Chilean pesos you will need to buy. Don’t worry, if you buy too many Chilean pesos, below we explain how to exchange them later on once you’re back from your trip.

Practical tips for planning your budget

An average cost for one night stay in Chile is around 79,909 CLP. Let’s break down this daily budget so that you are aware about how much everything would cost you. Cont CL$17,839 for your meal, CL$11,206 for transportation, CL$90,873 for a stay at the hotel for two persons.

90.873 CLP

Average cost of a one night stay in Chile

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17.839 CLP

Average food budget per person per day

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Some price indications in Chile

778.31 CLP

Public transport ticket

 

drink

1.250 CLP

The price of a cup of coffee

museum

9,000 CLP/ADULT

Entry fee to Torres del Paine National Park

 

a hamburger

600 CLP - 2200 CLP

Chilean empanadas

car

8600.87 CLP

A taxi ride

 

museum

FREE

Chile National Museum

Some suggestions for your stay

  • Santiago city: Cerro San Cristobal, Sky Costanera, Cerro Santa Lucia, Viña Cousino Macul, Casa Museo La Chascona, Parque Bicentenario, Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, Parque Quinta Normal.

  • San Pedro de Atacama city: Visit the moon valley, give a try to an astronomical tour, atacama, Lagunas Miscanti y Miniques, Chaxa, Cejar, Altiplanicas, Valle Arcoiris.

  • Valparaiso: we suggest you visit the port, if you’re a big fan of art, consider an art tour around the city, Opt for a traditional dinner show, take the Ascensor Reina Victoria to climb up the Cerro Alegre, Museo Maritimo Nacional.

  • Punta Arenas city: visit Magadalena island, visit Torres Del Peine, Reserva nacional Magallanes, Palacio Sara Braun, Centro Cultural Braun-Menendez, Mount Tarn.

Some facts about the Chilean Pesos

Denominations of the Chilean Pesos

  • Notes: 1,000 CLP, 2,000 CLP, 5,000 CLP, 10,000 CLP and 20,000 CLP.
  • Coins: 1 CLP, 5 CLP, 10 CLP, 50 CLP, 100 CLP and 500 CLP.

The first Chilean peso was introduced in 1817. A 5,000-peso banknote is called a “gabriela,” for the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral design found on it.

As you may know, the locals have their own slang terms even for their currency. In Chile the Chilians have adopted the following terms : “luca” for 1,000 pesos, “quina” for 500 pesos (borrowing from the Spanish “quinientos,” or 500), and “gamba,” which means “prawn,” for 100 pesos, but has more recently been attributed to 100,000 pesos.

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Get TWD at the best rate with our online currency exchange service!

Exchange your New Zealand dollars with Prosegur Change and enjoy exclusive exchange rates and 0% commission on your transaction.

Simply reserve your Chilean Pesos online to lock in our best rates, then choose the branch that suits you best to collect your order.

FAQs

Any questions regarding our currency exchange services? Please read those FAQs to get all the answers you're after.

  • What is the current NZD to CLP exchange rate?

We update our exchange rates daily to be competitive and make sure our customer enjoy the best price. You can visit our exchange rate page to easily see the exchange rates applied on NZD to CLP currency exchange. 

  • How long does it take to exchange NZD to CLP?

Exchanging NZD to CLP with Prosegur Change is easy and shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.

  • How can I exchange NZD to TWD online?

Select CLP as the destination currency, choose the amount of NZD you want to pay or the amount of CLP you need to see the price of your transaction. You can then proceed to the payment of your money exchange. After your order has been confirmed, you can come to pick it up at one of our branches in New Zealand.

If you have other questions, feel free to contact us and our team will do their best to assist you as quickly as possible.

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