Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Rancagua Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Rancagua

😐 Solo nomad: Valdivia is 12.4% more expensive than Rancagua without rent, and 7.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Valdivia is 14.1% more expensive than Rancagua without rent, and 1.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.35 CLP 5,903
$9.1 CLP 8,462
-30.22%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.48 CLP 39.5K
$30 CLP 27.9K
41.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.28 CLP 6,767
$6.07 CLP 5,644
19.93%
Cappuccino
$2.55 CLP 2,367
$2.57 CLP 2,386
-0.78%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.35 CLP 2,183
$1.06 CLP 984
121.70%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.52 CLP 1,417
$0.82 CLP 761
85.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.73 CLP 3,465
$3.25 CLP 3,026
14.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.96 CLP 3,682
$3.17 CLP 2,950
24.92%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.24 CLP 1,151
$1.04 CLP 968
19.23%
White Bread (500g)
$1.38 CLP 1,283
$1.22 CLP 1,138
13.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.68 CLP 1,560
$1.59 CLP 1,477
5.66%
Eggs
$3.13 CLP 2,912
$3.09 CLP 2,871
1.29%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.59 CLP 8,915
$10.56 CLP 9,824
-9.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.93 CLP 6,441
$3.82 CLP 3,556
81.41%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.3 CLP 12.4K
$11.06 CLP 10.3K
20.25%
Apples (1kg)
$2.22 CLP 2,062
$1.58 CLP 1,473
40.51%
Banana (1kg)
$2.01 CLP 1,868
$1.63 CLP 1,518
23.31%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.83 CLP 1,698
$1.86 CLP 1,729
-1.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.97 CLP 1,830
$1.23 CLP 1,142
60.16%
Potato (1kg)
$2.43 CLP 2,262
$0.84 CLP 782
189.29%
Onion (1kg)
$1.57 CLP 1,461
$1.6 CLP 1,484
-1.88%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.5 CLP 1,391
$1.29 CLP 1,197
16.28%
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
$4.75 CLP 4,422
14.74%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.71 CLP 4,379
$4.64 CLP 4,316
1.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.59 CLP 1,482
$1.45 CLP 1,349
9.66%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 CLP 2,007
$2.52 CLP 2,341
-14.29%
🚌 Getting Around
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.61 CLP 566
$0.89 CLP 829
-31.46%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.6 CLP 1,486
$0.51 CLP 476
213.73%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$0.54 CLP 505
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$11.68 CLP 10.9K
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 CLP 1,323
$1.44 CLP 1,340
-1.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.6K CLP 14.5M
$14K CLP 13.1M
11.28%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.1K CLP 16.9M
$15.3K CLP 14.3M
18.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$98.9 CLP 92K
$106 CLP 98.9K
-6.94%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.05 CLP 17.7K
$11.42 CLP 10.6K
66.81%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.24 CLP 26.3K
$17.24 CLP 16K
63.81%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.55 CLP 40.5K
$34.01 CLP 31.6K
28.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.91 CLP 23.2K
$12.33 CLP 11.5K
102.03%
Cinema Ticket
$4.8 CLP 4,464
$5.55 CLP 5,160
-13.51%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$270 CLP 250.9K
$306 CLP 284.4K
-11.79%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$4,076 CLP 3.8M
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.5 CLP 49.8K
$47.99 CLP 44.6K
11.56%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.46 CLP 17.2K
$28.28 CLP 26.3K
-34.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$52.9 CLP 49.2K
$61.8 CLP 57.5K
-14.39%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.2 CLP 74.6K
$67.4 CLP 62.7K
19.00%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$614 CLP 571.3K
$503 CLP 467.9K
22.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$387 CLP 359.9K
$353 CLP 328.2K
9.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,039 CLP 966.3K
$874 CLP 813K
18.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$588 CLP 547.2K
$688 CLP 639.4K
-14.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,537 CLP 4.2M
$1,605 CLP 1.5M
182.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,624 CLP 1.5M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Valdivia
Rancagua
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$654 CLP 608.6K
$514 CLP 477.9K
27.36%
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 Rancagua: November 3, 2025

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