Cost of Living Comparison Between Osorno and La Serena Cost of Living Comparison Between Osorno and La Serena

🙂 Solo nomad: Osorno is 13.3% cheaper than La Serena without rent, and 2.1% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Osorno is 22% cheaper than La Serena without rent, and 16.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.88 CLP 6,888
$7.97 CLP 6,968
-1.13%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.48 CLP 28.4K
$51.3 CLP 44.8K
-36.62%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.83 CLP 5,970
$8.63 CLP 7,551
-20.86%
Cappuccino
$2.19 CLP 1,911
$2.99 CLP 2,612
-26.76%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.39 CLP 1,212
$1.16 CLP 1,014
19.83%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 CLP 918
$0.72 CLP 628
45.83%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.93 CLP 1,690
$2.10 CLP 1,838
-8.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 CLP 2,291
$4.13 CLP 3,611
-36.56%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.27 CLP 1,109
$1.28 CLP 1,123
-0.78%
White Bread (500g)
$1.61 CLP 1,407
$2.57 CLP 2,246
-37.35%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.59 CLP 1,387
$1.59 CLP 1,387
-
Eggs
$3.94 CLP 3,447
$3.89 CLP 3,405
1.29%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.28 CLP 8,993
$12.96 CLP 11.3K
-20.68%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.64 CLP 4,931
$6.08 CLP 5,318
-7.24%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.05 CLP 8,788
$13.21 CLP 11.6K
-23.92%
Apples (1kg)
$2.03 CLP 1,778
$1.92 CLP 1,678
5.73%
Banana (1kg)
$1.47 CLP 1,288
$1.86 CLP 1,627
-20.97%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 CLP 1,648
$1.39 CLP 1,215
35.25%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 CLP 1,866
$1.53 CLP 1,340
39.22%
Potato (1kg)
$2.03 CLP 1,775
$1.19 CLP 1,040
70.59%
Onion (1kg)
$1.73 CLP 1,511
$1.32 CLP 1,158
31.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.23 CLP 1,076
$1.08 CLP 940
13.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 CLP 897
$0.89 CLP 780
15.73%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.53 CLP 4,833
$5.25 CLP 4,593
5.33%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.78 CLP 4,177
$5.80 CLP 5,069
-17.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.65 CLP 1,447
$1.01 CLP 880
63.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.23 CLP 2,824
$2.22 CLP 1,946
45.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.53 CLP 460
$1.11 CLP 970
-52.25%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$16.35 CLP 14.3K
$37.05 CLP 32.4K
-55.87%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.50 CLP 439
$0.78 CLP 685
-35.90%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.96 CLP 837
$2.14 CLP 1,870
-55.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.35 CLP 4,680
$13.17 CLP 11.5K
-59.38%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.48 CLP 1,292
$1.50 CLP 1,312
-1.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.4K CLP 13.5M
$20.8K CLP 18.2M
-26.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$15.2K CLP 13.3M
$13.1K CLP 11.5M
16.02%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$132 CLP 115.9K
$92.3 CLP 80.7K
43.54%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.99 CLP 9,613
$11.56 CLP 10.1K
-4.93%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$30.96 CLP 27.1K
$22.59 CLP 19.8K
37.05%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$38.27 CLP 33.5K
$38.65 CLP 33.8K
-0.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.10 CLP 12.3K
$21.22 CLP 18.6K
-33.55%
Cinema Ticket
$9.66 CLP 8,445
$8.77 CLP 7,671
10.15%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$441 CLP 385.8K
$444 CLP 388.5K
-0.70%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.94 CLP 36.7K
$45.50 CLP 39.8K
-7.82%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.91 CLP 26.2K
$66.0 CLP 57.7K
-54.65%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$45.69 CLP 40.0K
$98.4 CLP 86.1K
-53.58%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$46.44 CLP 40.6K
$111 CLP 97.3K
-58.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$421 CLP 367.8K
$364 CLP 318.4K
15.50%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$395 CLP 345.4K
$291 CLP 254.4K
35.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$541 CLP 473.1K
$1,042 CLP 911.8K
-48.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$597 CLP 522.2K
$688 CLP 601.6K
-13.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,113 CLP 973.3K
$2,243 CLP 2.0M
-50.38%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,711 CLP 1.5M
$1,447 CLP 1.3M
18.24%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Osorno
La Serena
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$671 CLP 586.7K
$779 CLP 680.9K
-13.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.72
6.5
-27.38%

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

Last update for Osorno: March 2, 2026

Last update for La Serena: February 28, 2026

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