Exchange rate US dollar to Chilean pesos
The USD lost ground to the CLP over the last 90 days: peaked at 931 CLP on March 30 and trades at 891 CLP today.
How much is it?
How much each amount of US dollars converts to in Chilean pesos at today's rate.
| USD | CLP |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 891 CLP |
| 5 USD | 4,455 CLP |
| 10 USD | 8,910 CLP |
| 50 USD | 44,549 CLP |
| 100 USD | 89,097 CLP |
| 500 USD | 445,485 CLP |
| 1,000 USD | 890,970 CLP |
| 5,000 USD | 4,454,850 CLP |
| 10,000 USD | 8,909,700 CLP |
USD → CLP
Frequently asked questions
How is the dollar rate determined in Chile?
The CLP exchange rate has been freely floating since 1999, with occasional intervention from the Central Bank of Chile during high-volatility episodes. The wholesale rate above is the reference; exchange houses apply a spread and banks usually offer a similar value.
Where do I exchange dollars to Chilean pesos in Santiago?
Downtown Santiago (Agustinas, Huérfanos) and neighborhoods like Providencia have dozens of exchange houses. Comparing 2-3 before closing typically saves 1-2% on the amount. The airport and hotels offer the worst rates.
Does the dollar in Chile rise when copper falls?
Yes — there's a strong inverse correlation: Chile is one of the world's largest copper exporters, so when international copper prices fall, the Chilean peso tends to weaken against the dollar. The relationship isn't 1:1 but is visible across multi-month periods.
How do I record trip expenses paid in CLP?
In Monarka you create a CLP account, log each expense in its original currency, and at the end of the trip you see totals in both Chilean pesos and converted to your main currency at the day's rate — without rounding or estimation.
Track money across currencies
Monarka records expenses in USD, savings in guaraníes, income in reais — and shows it all consolidated in whatever currency you pick. Automatic rates included.