The US dollar closed at CLP 983.60 on Tuesday 10 November 2026 in Chile, up CLP 17.07 on the day, the biggest rise since 5 June, according to [La Tercera](https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/valor-dolar-chile-10-de-noviembre-2026/). The jump followed higher-than-expected US inflation (0.4% month on month), which reinforced bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
For foreign tourists carrying dollars, the effect is direct: every US$100 note buys more pesos. The Central Bank's observed dollar averaged CLP 982.28 in October, the highest of 2026, against CLP 883.97 in January, according to the series published by mindicador.cl with data from the Central Bank of Chile. That is 11% more pesos for the same dollar.
The dollar in Chile, month by month in 2026
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| Observed dollar | |
|---|---|
| Jan | $883.97 |
| Feb | $862.02 |
| Mar | $909.89 |
| Apr | $897.89 |
| May | $897.64 |
| Jun | $903.38 |
| Jul | $930.97 |
| Aug | $917.66 |
| Sep | $947.27 |
| Oct | $982.28 |
| Month of 2026 | Average observed dollar (CLP) | Monthly low | Monthly high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 883.97 | 857.95 | 907.13 |
| February | 862.02 | 854.25 | 868.52 |
| March | 909.89 | 871.41 | 931.57 |
| April | 897.89 | 876.32 | 927.46 |
| May | 897.64 | 887.71 | 910.01 |
| June | 903.38 | 883.46 | 922.34 |
| July | 930.97 | 921.70 | 946.24 |
| August | 917.66 | 911.43 | 929.18 |
| September | 947.27 | 925.97 | 970.46 |
| October | 982.28 | 967.79 | 994.29 |
| November (to the 5th) | 981.50 | 970.95 | 992.66 |
Source: Central Bank of Chile observed dollar, daily series via mindicador.cl, checked on 5 November 2026. The year's high was CLP 994.29, in late October; the low, CLP 854.25, in February.
How far the dollar goes for a tourist in Chile
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| Close on Tuesday 10 November | $983.60 |
| Pesos per US$100 at close | $98,360 |
| More pesos than in January | 11.3% |
At Tuesday's close, US$100 is worth about CLP 98,360. In January, at that month's average, the same US$100 was CLP 88,397: almost CLP 10,000 less. That difference covers, for example, a foreign adult's entry to El Morado Natural Monument (CLP 9,300 on Pases Parques) or a bus ticket from Santiago to Viña del Mar (CLP 4,500 to 6,500 on Kupos).
| Amount in dollars | Pesos at January average (883.97) | Pesos at 10 November close (983.60) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$50 | CLP 44,199 | CLP 49,180 | +CLP 4,981 |
| US$100 | CLP 88,397 | CLP 98,360 | +CLP 9,963 |
| US$500 | CLP 441,985 | CLP 491,800 | +CLP 49,815 |
| US$1,000 | CLP 883,970 | CLP 983,600 | +CLP 99,630 |
Our own calculation with the figures cited. Exchange bureaus and banks apply their own margin, so the final amount at the counter will be somewhat lower.
Why the dollar rose in Chile this week
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, above the expected 0.3%, and annual inflation went from 3.4% to 3.7%. Markets moved to price in a 25 basis point Federal Reserve hike in December, which strengthens the dollar worldwide. At the same time copper, which weighs heavily on the Chilean peso, fell 0.27% to US$6.34 a pound, according to La Tercera.
An XTB analyst quoted by the same paper estimated that, if conditions hold, the dollar could approach CLP 990 in the short term. That is a projection, not data: the exchange rate can move either way.
Tips for changing dollars in Chile
- Compare before you change: the gap between airport exchange bureaus and those in downtown Santiago is often large; change only what you need for the transfer at the airport.
- Pay by card when it makes sense: the charge uses your bank's exchange rate, which may be better or worse than the counter's; check your foreign transaction fee.
- Ask to pay in Chilean pesos: if the card terminal offers to charge in your currency, dynamic conversion is usually more expensive.
- See our earlier guide: in October we explained how far the dollar goes for tourists in Chile with more price examples.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dollar exchange rate in Chile today?
On Tuesday 10 November 2026 it closed at CLP 983.60, according to La Tercera. The rate changes daily: check the Central Bank's observed dollar or your exchange bureau's rate before changing money.
Is it worth travelling to Chile with dollars?
With the dollar near its high for the year, a tourist with dollars gets about 11% more pesos than in January 2026. For large amounts, compare at least two exchange bureaus.
What was the highest dollar rate of 2026?
The year's highest observed dollar, up to 5 November, was CLP 994.29, in late October, according to the Central Bank series.
