Cost of Living Comparison Between Iquique and Concepcion Cost of Living Comparison Between Iquique and Concepcion

😐 Solo nomad: Iquique is 4.5% more expensive than Concepcion without rent, and 1.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Iquique is 2.6% more expensive than Concepcion without rent, and 4.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.99 CLP 7,041
$7.39 CLP 6,516
8.12%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$43.26 CLP 38.1K
$45.33 CLP 39.9K
-4.57%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.50 CLP 6,613
$8.45 CLP 7,446
-11.24%
Cappuccino
$3.66 CLP 3,222
$2.73 CLP 2,408
34.07%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.30 CLP 1,148
$1.48 CLP 1,306
-12.16%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.01 CLP 890
$1.11 CLP 975
-9.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.47 CLP 3,062
$4.00 CLP 3,529
-13.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.82 CLP 3,363
$3.83 CLP 3,375
-0.26%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.14 CLP 1,002
$1.30 CLP 1,150
-12.31%
White Bread (500g)
$1.19 CLP 1,052
$1.51 CLP 1,327
-21.19%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.38 CLP 1,218
$1.54 CLP 1,354
-10.39%
Eggs
$3.62 CLP 3,194
$3.77 CLP 3,324
-3.98%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.41 CLP 9,173
$11.37 CLP 10.0K
-8.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.49 CLP 5,722
$6.60 CLP 5,819
-1.67%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.89 CLP 9,594
$12.38 CLP 10.9K
-12.04%
Apples (1kg)
$1.82 CLP 1,607
$1.52 CLP 1,336
19.74%
Banana (1kg)
$2.37 CLP 2,091
$1.41 CLP 1,240
68.09%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.53 CLP 1,345
$1.54 CLP 1,356
-0.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.11 CLP 976
$1.52 CLP 1,342
-26.97%
Potato (1kg)
$0.83 CLP 734
$1.11 CLP 976
-25.23%
Onion (1kg)
$0.63 CLP 559
$1.30 CLP 1,150
-51.54%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 CLP 1,080
$1.12 CLP 990
9.82%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 CLP 1,038
$1.22 CLP 1,079
-3.28%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.41 CLP 4,772
$5.46 CLP 4,815
-0.92%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.41 CLP 7,409
$5.33 CLP 4,693
57.79%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.53 CLP 1,351
$1.05 CLP 923
45.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.31 CLP 2,034
$1.77 CLP 1,561
30.51%
🚌 Getting Around
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.68 CLP 602
$0.63 CLP 554
7.94%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$34.04 CLP 30.0K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.51 CLP 446
$1.26 CLP 1,108
-59.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$2.30 CLP 2,025
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$13.16 CLP 11.6K
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.43 CLP 1,257
$1.37 CLP 1,206
4.38%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K CLP 16.9M
$21.1K CLP 18.6M
-8.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.2K CLP 18.7M
$25.7K CLP 22.7M
-17.47%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.2 CLP 70.7K
$102 CLP 90.0K
-21.40%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.59 CLP 12.0K
$12.68 CLP 11.2K
7.18%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.93 CLP 19.3K
$28.32 CLP 25.0K
-22.56%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.97 CLP 37.9K
$27.38 CLP 24.1K
56.94%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$20.91 CLP 18.4K
$10.84 CLP 9,551
92.90%
Cinema Ticket
$5.68 CLP 5,003
$6.04 CLP 5,322
-5.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$441 CLP 389.0K
$339 CLP 298.5K
30.32%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$4,494 CLP 4.0M
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$31.71 CLP 27.9K
$43.99 CLP 38.8K
-27.92%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$23.64 CLP 20.8K
$28.80 CLP 25.4K
-17.92%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$48.69 CLP 42.9K
$60.3 CLP 53.2K
-19.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.8 CLP 55.3K
$68.5 CLP 60.4K
-8.38%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$442 CLP 389.2K
$483 CLP 426.1K
-8.66%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$399 CLP 351.5K
$349 CLP 308.0K
14.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$759 CLP 669.3K
$941 CLP 828.9K
-19.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$845 CLP 744.3K
$587 CLP 517.1K
43.93%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,940 CLP 1.7M
$2,296 CLP 2.0M
-15.47%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,194 CLP 1.9M
$2,016 CLP 1.8M
8.84%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Iquique
Concepcion
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,046 CLP 921.4K
$597 CLP 525.8K
75.23%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.5
5.3
41.51%

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

Last update for Iquique: March 3, 2026

Last update for Concepcion: March 2, 2026

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