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. They also offer slightly better rates than airport, hotels and banks. There is, however, often a surcharge placed on credit card transactions, so sometimes cash purchases will work out cheaper. Shop opening times in Chile vary according from region to region.