How much does electricity cost in Chile?

In June 2023, Chile’s household electricity price was just above the average residential electricity price of Latin American countries at 0.19 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. Chile’s residential electricity price was nearly double that of Mexico and over four times the price reported in Argentina in the same period.

Does Chile have a power outlet?

No, most power outlets and plug types in Argentina are type-I (the same as in Australia, New Zealand, and China). However, there are some places in Argentina with type-C power outlets — the plug type used in Chile — or outlets that accommodate both. Do I need a voltage converter in Chile? Chile has a 220-240 voltage supply.

What plug types and power outlets are used in Chile?

The Standard Plug Types and Power Outlets used in Chile are: Adapter vs. Converter An Adapter (aka plug adapter or power adapter) is used to adapt the physical shape of the plug so that it can be plugged into a different type of power outlet or socket. It doesn’t transform the voltage of the power source.

Do I need a power adapter in Chile?

For travel in Chile, you need a type-C adapter. It should have a type-C plug to fit into the Chilean power outlet and have a port that accepts the plug type from your country (some are designed to accept any plug type). Note: type-C refers to the plug type common in Europe and Chile, not USB-C. Does my iPhone need a voltage converter in Chile?

Can I use a power plug in Chile?

Select your country of residence, to check the compatibility of your power plugs in Chile. In Chile, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type C and type L are used. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. For more information, select the country you live in at the top of this page.

Does Chile have a 240 volt power supply?

Chile has a 220-240 voltage supply. You will only need a converter if you plan to use an electronic device that is not dual-voltage and not compatible with 220-240V. For example, a non-dual-voltage hair dryer made in the U.S. would be compatible with a 120-voltage supply and would not work in Chile. (It would overheat).