Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Punta Arenas Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Punta Arenas

🙂 Solo nomad: Valdivia is 21.4% cheaper than Punta Arenas without rent, and 18% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Valdivia is 29.7% cheaper than Punta Arenas without rent, and 22% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.53 CLP 5,951
$11.27 CLP 10.3K
-42.06%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$43.47 CLP 39.6K
$54.4 CLP 49.5K
-20.06%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.15 CLP 6,507
$8.22 CLP 7,489
-13.02%
Cappuccino
$2.51 CLP 2,287
$3.91 CLP 3,561
-35.81%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 CLP 2,181
$2.20 CLP 1,999
8.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.49 CLP 1,356
$1.50 CLP 1,365
-0.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.72 CLP 3,388
$3.74 CLP 3,408
-0.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 CLP 3,583
$5.42 CLP 4,935
-27.49%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.24 CLP 1,127
$1.33 CLP 1,215
-6.77%
White Bread (500g)
$1.37 CLP 1,246
$1.62 CLP 1,473
-15.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.67 CLP 1,524
$1.71 CLP 1,554
-2.34%
Eggs
$3.24 CLP 2,951
$4.28 CLP 3,895
-24.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.46 CLP 8,619
$15.15 CLP 13.8K
-37.56%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.80 CLP 6,194
$6.69 CLP 6,093
1.64%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.38 CLP 12.2K
$13.77 CLP 12.5K
-2.83%
Apples (1kg)
$2.29 CLP 2,088
$2.63 CLP 2,391
-12.93%
Banana (1kg)
$1.97 CLP 1,791
$2.39 CLP 2,179
-17.57%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 CLP 1,722
$2.26 CLP 2,057
-16.37%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.91 CLP 1,741
$1.52 CLP 1,384
25.66%
Potato (1kg)
$2.41 CLP 2,195
$1.53 CLP 1,398
57.52%
Onion (1kg)
$1.59 CLP 1,446
$2.44 CLP 2,221
-34.84%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.58 CLP 1,442
$1.78 CLP 1,625
-11.24%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.22 CLP 1,111
$1.84 CLP 1,675
-33.70%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.52 CLP 5,031
$5.42 CLP 4,935
1.85%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.24 CLP 4,774
$11.24 CLP 10.2K
-53.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 CLP 1,429
$2.16 CLP 1,970
-27.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 CLP 1,936
$2.91 CLP 2,646
-26.80%
🚌 Getting Around
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.60 CLP 549
$0.68 CLP 617
-11.76%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$19.72 CLP 18.0K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.60 CLP 1,458
$0.51 CLP 460
213.73%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$2.12 CLP 1,934
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$12.73 CLP 11.6K
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.37 CLP 1,250
$1.47 CLP 1,336
-6.80%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.5K CLP 14.1M
$19.8K CLP 18.0M
-21.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.2K CLP 16.6M
$21.6K CLP 19.7M
-15.73%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$97.0 CLP 88.3K
$156 CLP 141.9K
-37.77%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.17 CLP 17.5K
$13.43 CLP 12.2K
42.74%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.24 CLP 25.7K
$21.61 CLP 19.7K
30.68%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.62 CLP 39.7K
$49.17 CLP 44.8K
-11.29%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.53 CLP 22.3K
$21.30 CLP 19.4K
15.16%
Cinema Ticket
$4.96 CLP 4,520
$6.87 CLP 6,255
-27.80%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$269 CLP 244.8K
$441 CLP 401.9K
-39.11%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$6,398 CLP 5.8M
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.1 CLP 48.3K
$61.3 CLP 55.8K
-13.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.00 CLP 17.3K
$42.64 CLP 38.8K
-55.44%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$52.8 CLP 48.1K
$100 CLP 91.4K
-47.39%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.4 CLP 72.3K
$82.3 CLP 75.0K
-3.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$602 CLP 548.5K
$612 CLP 557.2K
-1.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$394 CLP 358.7K
$395 CLP 360.1K
-0.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,045 CLP 952.0K
$1,026 CLP 934.6K
1.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$602 CLP 547.9K
$698 CLP 635.8K
-13.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,002 CLP 4.6M
$433 CLP 394.4K
1054.88%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Valdivia
Punta Arenas
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$681 CLP 620.3K
$892 CLP 812.0K
-23.61%
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: March 2, 2026

Last update for Punta Arenas: March 1, 2026

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