Cost of Living in Chile - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Chile
Address: CL

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $633 (excluding rent), and $1,097 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,559 (excluding rent), and $2,385 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$8.36 CLP 7,381

$5.23 CLP 4,615

$15.69 CLP 13.8K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$43.30 CLP 38.2K

$27.06 CLP 23.9K

$70.4 CLP 62.1K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.66 CLP 6,762

$7.11 CLP 6,279

$9.52 CLP 8,401

Cappuccino

$2.88 CLP 2,546

$1.60 CLP 1,408

$4.24 CLP 3,746

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.42 CLP 1,255

$1.10 CLP 968

$2.73 CLP 2,411

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.08 CLP 954

$0.87 CLP 767

$2.18 CLP 1,926

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.21 CLP 2,830

$1.61 CLP 1,419

$5.35 CLP 4,722

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.73 CLP 3,296

$2.14 CLP 1,889

$5.87 CLP 5,185

Milk (1 liter)

$1.22 CLP 1,081

$0.99 CLP 874

$1.43 CLP 1,261

White Bread (500g)

$1.62 CLP 1,426

$1.05 CLP 926

$2.77 CLP 2,443

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.73 CLP 1,526

$1.18 CLP 1,044

$2.66 CLP 2,351

Eggs

$3.61 CLP 3,182

$2.13 CLP 1,878

$5.09 CLP 4,495

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.50 CLP 9,265

$5.91 CLP 5,218

$17.20 CLP 15.2K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.17 CLP 5,442

$2.93 CLP 2,583

$9.43 CLP 8,327

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.00 CLP 9,711

$7.54 CLP 6,653

$15.07 CLP 13.3K

Apples (1kg)

$1.94 CLP 1,711

$1.09 CLP 963

$2.83 CLP 2,495

Banana (1kg)

$1.74 CLP 1,535

$1.33 CLP 1,171

$3.11 CLP 2,743

Oranges (1kg)

$1.80 CLP 1,593

$1.03 CLP 908

$3.13 CLP 2,766

Tomato (1kg)

$1.75 CLP 1,545

$0.87 CLP 763

$2.17 CLP 1,918

Potato (1kg)

$1.48 CLP 1,306

$0.55 CLP 483

$2.62 CLP 2,317

Onion (1kg)

$1.50 CLP 1,324

$0.84 CLP 740

$2.10 CLP 1,858

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.31 CLP 1,158

$0.67 CLP 588

$1.88 CLP 1,656

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.25 CLP 1,102

$0.84 CLP 741

$1.66 CLP 1,463

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.34 CLP 4,716

$4.81 CLP 4,244

$6.41 CLP 5,661

Wine (Bottle)

$5.56 CLP 4,904

$3.34 CLP 2,944

$8.89 CLP 7,849

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.51 CLP 1,333

$0.99 CLP 874

$2.20 CLP 1,946

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.30 CLP 2,031

$1.09 CLP 962

$3.81 CLP 3,359

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.87 CLP 771

$0.60 CLP 529

$1.02 CLP 896

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$40.66 CLP 35.9K

$34.24 CLP 30.2K

$47.08 CLP 41.6K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.88 CLP 779

$0.44 CLP 390

$2.76 CLP 2,437

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.59 CLP 1,405

$1.06 CLP 940

$2.66 CLP 2,345

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$12.91 CLP 11.4K

$9.68 CLP 8,541

$21.51 CLP 19.0K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.37 CLP 1,209

$1.30 CLP 1,149

$1.47 CLP 1,295

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$18.4K CLP 16.3M

$15.0K CLP 13.3M

$20.8K CLP 18.4M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$20.5K CLP 18.1M

$18.0K CLP 15.9M

$25.0K CLP 22.1M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$111 CLP 97.9K

$63.7 CLP 56.2K

$196 CLP 173.3K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$12.31 CLP 10.9K

$7.46 CLP 6,585

$21.31 CLP 18.8K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$22.27 CLP 19.7K

$15.88 CLP 14.0K

$31.77 CLP 28.0K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$36.50 CLP 32.2K

$19.77 CLP 17.4K

$60.4 CLP 53.3K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$20.00 CLP 17.7K

$10.66 CLP 9,406

$26.64 CLP 23.5K

Cinema Ticket

$5.52 CLP 4,871

$4.77 CLP 4,211

$8.48 CLP 7,484

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$376 CLP 332.0K

$249 CLP 219.6K

$536 CLP 473.4K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,238 CLP 5.5M

$3,841 CLP 3.4M

$12.8K CLP 11.3M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$48.51 CLP 42.8K

$27.06 CLP 23.9K

$65.0 CLP 57.3K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$29.43 CLP 26.0K

$13.10 CLP 11.6K

$54.6 CLP 48.2K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$65.2 CLP 57.6K

$42.90 CLP 37.9K

$107 CLP 94.6K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$78.3 CLP 69.1K

$43.45 CLP 38.4K

$130 CLP 115.0K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$470 CLP 415.1K

$381 CLP 336.6K

$708 CLP 625.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$388 CLP 342.2K

$305 CLP 269.4K

$548 CLP 484.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$828 CLP 730.5K

$590 CLP 520.6K

$1,287 CLP 1.1M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$661 CLP 583.6K

$478 CLP 421.7K

$1,168 CLP 1.0M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,331 CLP 2.1M

$1,682 CLP 1.5M

$3,365 CLP 3.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,163 CLP 1.9M

$1,479 CLP 1.3M

$4,008 CLP 3.5M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$739 CLP 652.6K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.09

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 20, 2026

By City in Chile

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Ancud	28162	54	$607	$1,091	$1,304	$2,151	160.66	111.55
2	Antofagasta	348517	47	$494	$964	$1,178	$2,049	55.73	279.55
3	Arica	202131	54	$593	$1,085	$1,602	$2,168	44.32	225.94
4	Calama	157575	54	$500	$1,056	$1,528	$2,146	89.19	247.39
5	Castro	33417	54	$589	$1,090	$1,532	$2,221	143.84	294.3
6	Chillan	164270	52	$555	$1,033	$1,434	$1,996	10.89	343.01
7	Concepcion	217537	53	$592	$1,047	$1,538	$2,208	209.15	408.47
8	Concon	39345	55	$660	$1,113	$1,456	$2,168	289.05	359.89
9	Coquimbo	204068	55	$561	$1,085	$1,519	$2,206	52.05	342.75
10	Coronel	112057	54	$589	$1,062	$1,566	$2,141	43.36	412.72
11	Curico	125275	48	$482	$962	$1,286	$1,886	151.84	235.67
12	Iquique	188003	52	$607	$1,019	$1,239	$2,307	109.88	402.46
13	La Serena	195382	53	$595	$1,059	$1,839	$2,578	258.29	375.69
14	Linares	73602	54	$629	$1,064	$1,344	$2,217	72.04	164.91
15	Los Ángeles	143023	54	$652	$1,061	$1,661	$2,225	241.38	164.53
16	Osorno	147666	55	$523	$1,076	$1,533	$2,086	52.71	348.49
17	Puente Alto	568106	54	$550	$1,098	$1,317	$2,178	44.57	446.42
18	Puerto Montt	169736	55	$509	$1,109	$1,514	$2,184	25.58	333.29
19	Puerto Varas	41255	56	$533	$1,128	$1,721	$2,316	127.99	285.76
20	Punta Arenas	123403	66	$807	$1,330	$1,902	$2,788	399.27	339.12
21	Quellón	17552	55	$538	$1,113	$1,542	$2,257	174.51	242.77
22	Rancagua	231370	49	$490	$999	$1,417	$2,085	79.06	406.31
23	San Antonio de Petrel	2000	55	$645	$1,096	$1,653	$2,242	78.77	231.07
24	San Bernardo	290912	57	$622	$1,135	$1,666	$2,337	231.19	409.57
25	San Pedro de Atacama	5347	54	$577	$1,067	$1,448	$2,186	244.33	120.53
26	Santiago	6139087	64	$688	$1,259	$1,715	$2,776	240.97	411.68
27	Talca	206069	51	$535	$1,015	$1,378	$2,148	14.04	354.22
28	Talcahuano	147831	54	$524	$1,053	$1,294	$2,149	32.69	407.32
29	Temuco	235509	60	$604	$1,191	$1,579	$2,334	246.38	345.21
30	Valdivia	150048	54	$554	$1,078	$1,641	$2,143	20.3	325.46
31	Valparaiso	251177	58	$620	$1,168	$1,512	$2,182	15.62	356.15
32	Villa Alemana	125140	27	$479	$545	$1,384	$1,356	213.94	388
33	Villarrica	31780	55	$596	$1,107	$1,495	$2,246	43.63	239.2
34	Vina del Mar	332875	53	$585	$1,043	$1,531	$2,280	40.82	408.89

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Cost of Living in Chile - Frequently Asked Questions

Chile can offer a favorable balance of value and lifestyle for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, with clear contrasts between urban cores and provincial towns. In general, you’ll find more affordable housing and groceries outside the capital, while city centers carry a premium for location and convenience. Public transport is practical and often cheaper than owning a car, and seasonal dining remains accessible in many neighborhoods. Cost of Living in Chile tends to reward longer stays and flexible living patterns that mix work hubs with local communities. Tip: map out a few districts that fit your priorities and test them during a starter stay.

When you’re settling into daily life, housing search often reveals a mix of leafy neighborhoods and buzzy center spots, with longer leases giving better value than short terms. Food options range from markets with seasonal produce to casual eateries, making it easy to eat well without overspending. Public transport is a reliable backbone in many cities, complemented by rideshares and bike lanes in bike-friendly zones; groceries and utilities shape monthly costs, so factor connectivity to work and errands. Chile living cost varies by region and lifestyle, so choose an area that balances commute, vibe, and access. Tip: use a neighborhood sweep to compare pace, safety, and convenience before committing.

Quality of life in Chile often hinges on choosing a neighborhood that fits your pace and work needs. In cities like Santiago you’ll find a mix of modern amenities, cafes, and coworking spaces, while coastal towns offer a slower rhythm and sea breezes. Build a flexible budgeting framework by tracking essentials, discretionary spending, and variable costs such as seasonal travel or utilities. Seasonality affects activities: summers invite outdoor living near the coast, winters bring rain and indoor routines, so choose areas with reliable services year-round. Tip: pick a base in a walkable district with good wifi, nearby markets, and easy transit to your favorite day trips.