Cost of Living in Concepcion

Summary of cost of living in Concepcion, Chile:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,379.2$ (2,129,399.9CL$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 656.0$ (587,085.9CL$), excluding rent.
  • Concepcion is 61.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Concepcion is, on average, 88.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 7,000.00 CL$ 5,500.00-9,000.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 45,000.00 CL$ 25,000.00-50,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 7,560.00 CL$ 7,000.00-8,000.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 4,500.00 CL$ 1,200.00-5,000.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3,600.00 CL$ 3,000.00-5,000.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2,700.00 CL$ 1,500.00-4,000.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1,375.00 CL$ 1,100.00-2,000.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 996.67 CL$ 780.00-1,500.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1,165.00 CL$ 1,000.00-1,300.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1,277.62 CL$ 907.19-2,168.17
White Rice (1 lb) 660.95 CL$ 498.95-816.47
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3,458.33 CL$ 2,300.00-3,750.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4,808.08 CL$ 2,358.68-6,803.89
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2,834.20 CL$ 1,814.37-4,082.34
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5,140.72 CL$ 3,628.74-5,443.11
Apples (1 lb) 653.17 CL$ 317.52-1,270.06
Bananas (1 lb) 580.60 CL$ 453.59-907.19
Oranges (1 lb) 635.03 CL$ 272.16-1,224.70
Tomatoes (1 lb) 634.95 CL$ 226.80-907.19
Potatoes (1 lb) 471.74 CL$ 113.40-771.11
Onions (1 lb) 559.43 CL$ 362.87-816.47
Lettuce (1 Head) 1,071.43 CL$ 800.00-1,500.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1,083.33 CL$ 800.00-1,500.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 4,750.00 CL$ 3,000.00-5,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 960.00 CL$ 800.00-1,200.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1,660.00 CL$ 1,000.00-3,200.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 5,000.00 CL$ 4,600.00-7,000.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 550.00 CL$ 550.00-580.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 31,217.39 CL$ 30,434.78-32,000.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 1,150.00 CL$ 800.00-1,500.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3,460.09 CL$ 3,218.69-3,701.49
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 12,000.00 CL$
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1,276.44 CL$ 1,250.00-1,400.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 19,290,000.00 CL$ 18,390,000.00-20,190,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 23,690,000.00 CL$ 18,590,000.00-28,790,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 95,454.55 CL$ 70,000.00-150,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 11,745.00 CL$ 10,000.00-16,000.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 26,000.00 CL$ 20,000.00-40,000.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 25,750.00 CL$ 18,000.00-50,000.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 10,000.00 CL$
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 5,500.00 CL$ 5,000.00-8,000.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 312,500.00 CL$ 240,000.00-385,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 4,200,000.00 CL$
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 41,000.00 CL$ 20,000.00-60,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 26,250.00 CL$ 10,000.00-45,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 55,000.00 CL$ 35,000.00-80,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 63,750.00 CL$ 40,000.00-90,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 441,666.67 CL$ 400,000.00-500,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 325,000.00 CL$ 300,000.00-400,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 850,000.00 CL$ 700,000.00-1,000,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 566,666.67 CL$ 500,000.00-650,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 190,449.65 CL$ 167,224.08-213,675.21
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 164,901.52 CL$ 148,643.63-181,159.42
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 518,333.33 CL$
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.30

Prices in Concepcion

This city had 24 entries in the past 12 months by 5 different contributors.
Last update: 25 March 2026
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