Although a significant part of the Chilean economy revolves around the export of seafood, fruit and wine, its primary resource is copper. World copper prices directly influence the value of the Chilean Peso and have a huge impact on the Chilean economy. Spanish is the universal language. Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm. Bank machines are found on many high streets, inside banks and shopping centres.
Chile is a relatively inexpensive country, but it certainly isn t cheap.
Most prices are approximately three-quarters of their North Americans and Europeans equivalents. Electronic equipment and imported goods like brand name clothes are more expensive. Easter Island is the most expensive part of the country. The higher prices are due to the fact that everything has to be shipped to the island from the mainland. These places will change traveller s checks and foreign cash.