Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Arica Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Arica

😐 Solo nomad: Valdivia is 9.1% more expensive than Arica without rent, and 58.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Valdivia is 2.7% more expensive than Arica without rent, and 39% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.35 CLP 5,903
$8.6 CLP 7,998
-26.16%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.48 CLP 39.5K
$44.03 CLP 40.9K
-3.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.28 CLP 6,767
$7.76 CLP 7,213
-6.19%
Cappuccino
$2.55 CLP 2,367
$2.8 CLP 2,601
-8.93%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.35 CLP 2,183
$1.31 CLP 1,218
79.39%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.52 CLP 1,417
$1.05 CLP 979
44.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.73 CLP 3,465
$3.16 CLP 2,937
18.04%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.96 CLP 3,682
$4.25 CLP 3,954
-6.82%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.24 CLP 1,151
$1.2 CLP 1,115
3.33%
White Bread (500g)
$1.38 CLP 1,283
$1.58 CLP 1,467
-12.66%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.68 CLP 1,560
$1.87 CLP 1,737
-10.16%
Eggs
$3.13 CLP 2,912
$3.46 CLP 3,220
-9.54%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.59 CLP 8,915
$10.31 CLP 9,585
-6.98%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.93 CLP 6,441
$6.66 CLP 6,192
4.05%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.3 CLP 12.4K
$10.76 CLP 10K
23.61%
Apples (1kg)
$2.22 CLP 2,062
$1.87 CLP 1,742
18.72%
Banana (1kg)
$2.01 CLP 1,868
$1.52 CLP 1,412
32.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.83 CLP 1,698
$1.58 CLP 1,466
15.82%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.97 CLP 1,830
$1.44 CLP 1,342
36.81%
Potato (1kg)
$2.43 CLP 2,262
$1.27 CLP 1,185
91.34%
Onion (1kg)
$1.57 CLP 1,461
$1.4 CLP 1,301
12.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.5 CLP 1,391
$1.21 CLP 1,127
23.97%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 CLP 1,079
$1.19 CLP 1,103
-2.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.45 CLP 5,067
$5.47 CLP 5,089
-0.37%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.71 CLP 4,379
$4.88 CLP 4,542
-3.48%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.59 CLP 1,482
$1.55 CLP 1,442
2.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 CLP 2,007
$2.33 CLP 2,167
-7.30%
🚌 Getting Around
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.61 CLP 566
$0.78 CLP 724
-21.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.6 CLP 1,486
$0.51 CLP 473
213.73%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 CLP 1,323
$1.38 CLP 1,280
2.90%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.6K CLP 14.5M
$19.8K CLP 18.4M
-21.19%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.1K CLP 16.9M
$21.5K CLP 20M
-15.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$98.9 CLP 92K
$131 CLP 122.1K
-24.66%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.05 CLP 17.7K
$13.33 CLP 12.4K
42.91%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.24 CLP 26.3K
$21.67 CLP 20.2K
30.32%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.55 CLP 40.5K
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.91 CLP 23.2K
$21.53 CLP 20K
15.70%
Cinema Ticket
$4.8 CLP 4,464
$5.73 CLP 5,327
-16.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$270 CLP 250.9K
$428 CLP 398K
-36.97%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.5 CLP 49.8K
$50 CLP 46.5K
6.99%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.46 CLP 17.2K
$30.13 CLP 28K
-38.73%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$52.9 CLP 49.2K
$57.2 CLP 53.2K
-7.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.2 CLP 74.6K
$82.4 CLP 76.6K
-2.57%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$614 CLP 571.3K
$475 CLP 442K
29.26%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$387 CLP 359.9K
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,039 CLP 966.3K
$875 CLP 814K
18.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$588 CLP 547.2K
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,537 CLP 4.2M
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Valdivia
Arica
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$654 CLP 608.6K
$523 CLP 486.7K
25.04%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.5
5.18
-13.13%

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

Last update for Valdivia: November 3, 2025

Last update for Arica: November 3, 2025

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