Cost of Living Comparison Between Curico and Valdivia Cost of Living Comparison Between Curico and Valdivia

😐 Solo nomad: Curico is 2.3% more expensive than Valdivia without rent, and 8.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Curico is 16.3% more expensive than Valdivia without rent, and 13.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.82 CLP 4,213
$6.53 CLP 5,716
-26.19%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.29 CLP 28.2K
$43.47 CLP 38.0K
-25.72%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.30 CLP 6,388
$7.15 CLP 6,249
2.10%
Cappuccino
$3.29 CLP 2,875
$2.51 CLP 2,197
31.08%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.58 CLP 1,380
$2.39 CLP 2,094
-33.89%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.06 CLP 930
$1.49 CLP 1,302
-28.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.16 CLP 2,760
$3.72 CLP 3,254
-15.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 CLP 3,129
$3.93 CLP 3,441
-8.91%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.24 CLP 1,083
$1.24 CLP 1,083
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.56 CLP 1,368
$1.37 CLP 1,197
13.87%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.90 CLP 1,662
$1.67 CLP 1,464
13.77%
Eggs
$2.30 CLP 2,015
$3.24 CLP 2,835
-29.01%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.62 CLP 9,287
$9.46 CLP 8,278
12.26%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.69 CLP 5,850
$6.80 CLP 5,949
-1.62%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.76 CLP 9,414
$13.38 CLP 11.7K
-19.58%
Apples (1kg)
$2.10 CLP 1,833
$2.29 CLP 2,005
-8.30%
Banana (1kg)
$1.60 CLP 1,403
$1.97 CLP 1,720
-18.78%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.12 CLP 1,853
$1.89 CLP 1,653
12.17%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.92 CLP 1,679
$1.91 CLP 1,672
0.52%
Potato (1kg)
$1.89 CLP 1,654
$2.41 CLP 2,109
-21.58%
Onion (1kg)
$1.68 CLP 1,474
$1.59 CLP 1,389
5.66%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.34 CLP 1,170
$1.58 CLP 1,385
-15.19%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.95 CLP 833
$1.22 CLP 1,067
-22.13%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.55 CLP 4,852
$5.52 CLP 4,832
0.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.83 CLP 5,972
$5.24 CLP 4,585
30.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.60 CLP 1,398
$1.57 CLP 1,373
1.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.47 CLP 2,159
$2.13 CLP 1,859
15.96%
🚌 Getting Around
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.59 CLP 515
$0.60 CLP 527
-1.67%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.47 CLP 415
$1.60 CLP 1,400
-70.63%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.42 CLP 1,246
-
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.68 CLP 10.2K
-
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.43 CLP 1,253
$1.37 CLP 1,200
4.38%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K CLP 16.8M
$15.5K CLP 13.6M
23.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.7K CLP 19.8M
$18.2K CLP 15.9M
24.51%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$134 CLP 116.8K
$97.0 CLP 84.8K
37.66%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.75 CLP 9,401
$19.17 CLP 16.8K
-43.92%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.92 CLP 19.2K
$28.24 CLP 24.7K
-22.38%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$39.19 CLP 34.3K
$43.62 CLP 38.1K
-10.16%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.03 CLP 18.4K
$24.53 CLP 21.5K
-14.27%
Cinema Ticket
$6.42 CLP 5,616
$4.96 CLP 4,342
29.44%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$435 CLP 380.2K
$269 CLP 235.1K
61.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,449 CLP 7.4M
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-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.0 CLP 49.0K
$53.1 CLP 46.4K
5.52%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.75 CLP 28.6K
$19.00 CLP 16.6K
72.37%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$37.55 CLP 32.8K
$52.8 CLP 46.2K
-28.88%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$48.80 CLP 42.7K
$79.4 CLP 69.4K
-38.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$447 CLP 391.4K
$602 CLP 526.8K
-25.71%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$298 CLP 261.0K
$394 CLP 344.5K
-24.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$621 CLP 543.1K
$1,045 CLP 914.3K
-40.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$406 CLP 354.7K
$602 CLP 526.2K
-32.59%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$5,002 CLP 4.4M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Curico
Valdivia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$520 CLP 454.5K
$681 CLP 595.8K
-23.72%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
4.5
11.11%

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

Last update for Curico: March 2, 2026

Last update for Valdivia: March 2, 2026

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