Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Puerto Montt Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Puerto Montt

😐 Solo nomad: Valdivia is 16.5% more expensive than Puerto Montt without rent, and 60.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Valdivia is 13.6% more expensive than Puerto Montt without rent, and 45.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.36 CLP 5,918
$8.84 CLP 8,220
-28.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.43 CLP 39.5K
$38.03 CLP 35.4K
11.57%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.95 CLP 6,466
$7.61 CLP 7,081
-8.67%
Cappuccino
$2.46 CLP 2,284
$2.9 CLP 2,697
-15.17%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 CLP 2,225
$0.99 CLP 919
141.41%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.55 CLP 1,442
$1.02 CLP 945
51.96%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.8 CLP 3,535
$2.94 CLP 2,733
29.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.14 CLP 3,853
$4.61 CLP 4,289
-10.20%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.2 CLP 1,116
$1.16 CLP 1,081
3.45%
White Bread (500g)
$1.38 CLP 1,281
$1.5 CLP 1,395
-8.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.67 CLP 1,555
$1.88 CLP 1,752
-11.17%
Eggs
$3.17 CLP 2,949
$3.39 CLP 3,151
-6.49%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.3 CLP 8,648
$11.88 CLP 11K
-21.72%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.61 CLP 6,151
$6.7 CLP 6,233
-1.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.15 CLP 12.2K
$10.74 CLP 9,990
22.44%
Apples (1kg)
$2.3 CLP 2,135
$1.88 CLP 1,747
22.34%
Banana (1kg)
$1.95 CLP 1,818
$1.47 CLP 1,369
32.65%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.85 CLP 1,717
$1.58 CLP 1,473
17.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.94 CLP 1,805
$1.92 CLP 1,788
1.04%
Potato (1kg)
$2.46 CLP 2,291
$1.37 CLP 1,276
79.56%
Onion (1kg)
$1.57 CLP 1,458
$1.37 CLP 1,271
14.60%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.56 CLP 1,449
$1.33 CLP 1,239
17.29%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 CLP 1,094
$1.52 CLP 1,411
-22.37%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.23 CLP 4,864
$4.86 CLP 4,521
7.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.91 CLP 4,566
$5.72 CLP 5,317
-14.16%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.55 CLP 1,446
$1.44 CLP 1,341
7.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CLP 2,017
$2.2 CLP 2,049
-1.36%
🚌 Getting Around
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.6 CLP 558
$1.02 CLP 946
-41.18%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.65 CLP 1,531
$0.51 CLP 472
223.53%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 CLP 1,321
$1.42 CLP 1,319
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.8K CLP 14.7M
$21.9K CLP 20.3M
-27.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.4K CLP 17.1M
$24.4K CLP 22.7M
-24.85%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$96.6 CLP 89.8K
$133 CLP 123.3K
-27.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 CLP 17.7K
$12.03 CLP 11.2K
57.77%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$29.22 CLP 27.2K
$21.64 CLP 20.1K
35.03%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.92 CLP 40.8K
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.3 CLP 22.6K
$22.19 CLP 20.6K
9.51%
Cinema Ticket
$4.87 CLP 4,533
$5.74 CLP 5,339
-15.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$270 CLP 250.8K
$442 CLP 410.6K
-38.92%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.6 CLP 50.8K
$54.8 CLP 50.9K
-0.22%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.48 CLP 17.2K
$29.73 CLP 27.6K
-37.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$51.5 CLP 47.9K
$57.1 CLP 53.1K
-9.78%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.5 CLP 74.8K
$89.2 CLP 82.9K
-9.78%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$605 CLP 562.8K
$507 CLP 471.4K
19.40%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$389 CLP 361.9K
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,042 CLP 968.7K
$892 CLP 829.7K
16.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$597 CLP 555.7K
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,543 CLP 4.2M
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Valdivia
Puerto Montt
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$652 CLP 606.3K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.5
5.18
-13.13%

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Last update for Valdivia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Puerto Montt: October 27, 2025

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