Cost of Living Comparison Between Iquique and Valdivia Cost of Living Comparison Between Iquique and Valdivia

🙂 Solo nomad: Iquique is 12.5% cheaper than Valdivia without rent, and 4.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Iquique is 9.5% cheaper than Valdivia without rent, and 6.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.87 CLP 7,321
$6.36 CLP 5,918
23.74%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$43.7 CLP 40.6K
$42.43 CLP 39.5K
2.99%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.39 CLP 6,872
$6.95 CLP 6,466
6.33%
Cappuccino
$3.7 CLP 3,443
$2.46 CLP 2,284
50.41%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.3 CLP 1,210
$2.39 CLP 2,225
-45.61%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02 CLP 945
$1.55 CLP 1,442
-34.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.48 CLP 3,239
$3.8 CLP 3,535
-8.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.87 CLP 3,600
$4.14 CLP 3,853
-6.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.2 CLP 1,115
$1.2 CLP 1,116
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White Bread (500g)
$1.24 CLP 1,155
$1.38 CLP 1,281
-10.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.43 CLP 1,329
$1.67 CLP 1,555
-14.37%
Eggs
$3.49 CLP 3,249
$3.17 CLP 2,949
10.09%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.59 CLP 9,853
$9.3 CLP 8,648
13.87%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.72 CLP 6,247
$6.61 CLP 6,151
1.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.2 CLP 10.4K
$13.15 CLP 12.2K
-14.83%
Apples (1kg)
$1.89 CLP 1,760
$2.3 CLP 2,135
-17.83%
Banana (1kg)
$2.36 CLP 2,197
$1.95 CLP 1,818
21.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.6 CLP 1,487
$1.85 CLP 1,717
-13.51%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.11 CLP 1,028
$1.94 CLP 1,805
-42.78%
Potato (1kg)
$0.8 CLP 741
$2.46 CLP 2,291
-67.48%
Onion (1kg)
$0.66 CLP 614
$1.57 CLP 1,458
-57.96%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 CLP 1,137
$1.56 CLP 1,449
-21.79%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.21 CLP 1,126
$1.18 CLP 1,094
2.54%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.43 CLP 5,046
$5.23 CLP 4,864
3.82%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.83 CLP 7,285
$4.91 CLP 4,566
59.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.64 CLP 1,521
$1.55 CLP 1,446
5.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.24 CLP 2,084
$2.17 CLP 2,017
3.23%
🚌 Getting Around
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.73 CLP 682
$0.6 CLP 558
21.67%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.44 CLP 411
$1.65 CLP 1,531
-73.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.45 CLP 1,345
$1.42 CLP 1,321
2.11%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.8K CLP 20.3M
$15.8K CLP 14.7M
37.97%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.4K CLP 19M
$18.4K CLP 17.1M
11.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$81.4 CLP 75.7K
$96.6 CLP 89.8K
-15.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$12.36 CLP 11.5K
$18.98 CLP 17.7K
-34.88%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$20.27 CLP 18.8K
$29.22 CLP 27.2K
-30.63%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.46 CLP 40.4K
$43.92 CLP 40.8K
-1.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$20.91 CLP 19.4K
$24.3 CLP 22.6K
-13.95%
Cinema Ticket
$5.57 CLP 5,181
$4.87 CLP 4,533
14.37%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$437 CLP 406.3K
$270 CLP 250.8K
61.97%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$31.91 CLP 29.7K
$54.6 CLP 50.8K
-41.60%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.27 CLP 22.6K
$18.48 CLP 17.2K
31.33%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$48.59 CLP 45.2K
$51.5 CLP 47.9K
-5.63%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$61 CLP 56.7K
$80.5 CLP 74.8K
-24.26%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$446 CLP 414.4K
$605 CLP 562.8K
-26.38%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$399 CLP 371.4K
$389 CLP 361.9K
2.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$743 CLP 690.7K
$1,042 CLP 968.7K
-28.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 CLP 800.7K
$597 CLP 555.7K
44.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,799 CLP 1.7M
$4,543 CLP 4.2M
-60.40%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,978 CLP 1.8M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Iquique
Valdivia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$967 CLP 899.8K
$652 CLP 606.3K
48.41%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.5
4.5
66.67%

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Last update for Iquique: October 28, 2025

Last update for Valdivia: October 29, 2025

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