Cost of Living in Valparaiso

Summary of cost of living in Valparaiso, Chile:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,544.0$ (2,277,993.4CL$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 706.2$ (632,334.8CL$), excluding rent.
  • Valparaiso is 60.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Valparaiso is, on average, 89.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 9,000.00 CL$ 4,500.00-20,000.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 35,000.00 CL$ 23,000.00-60,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 8,227.20 CL$ 6,000.00-9,000.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 3,790.88 CL$ 3,500.00-4,500.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5,000.00 CL$ 2,500.00-5,500.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 2,621.58 CL$ 2,000.00-3,500.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1,108.63 CL$ 800.00-2,500.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 819.09 CL$ 800.00-2,000.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1,100.00 CL$ 900.00-2,122.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1,746.33 CL$ 805.58-2,267.96
White Rice (1 lb) 725.75 CL$ 453.59-1,562.17
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3,750.00 CL$ 3,400.00-7,200.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5,443.11 CL$ 4,535.48-13,607.79
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3,371.71 CL$ 2,267.96-4,535.93
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 4,006.74 CL$ 3,175.15-4,989.52
Apples (1 lb) 733.23 CL$ 680.39-816.47
Bananas (1 lb) 731.99 CL$ 544.31-907.19
Oranges (1 lb) 674.04 CL$ 635.03-680.39
Tomatoes (1 lb) 623.69 CL$ 272.16-680.39
Potatoes (1 lb) 442.25 CL$ 272.16-544.31
Onions (1 lb) 559.43 CL$ 453.59-680.39
Lettuce (1 Head) 1,147.50 CL$ 800.00-1,500.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1,350.00 CL$ 900.00-1,700.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 5,000.00 CL$ 4,000.00-5,000.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1,333.33 CL$ 800.00-1,500.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1,733.33 CL$ 1,200.00-2,500.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 4,250.00 CL$ 4,000.00-4,500.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 550.00 CL$ 450.00-1,000.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 50,000.00 CL$
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 650.00 CL$
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2,172.62 CL$ 1,126.54-3,218.69
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 3,500.00 CL$
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1,344.83 CL$ 1,150.00-1,789.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 13,975,000.00 CL$ 12,950,000.00-15,000,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 18,645,000.00 CL$ 14,290,000.00-23,000,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 111,249.57 CL$ 60,000.00-181,782.27
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 10,396.00 CL$ 7,990.00-40,000.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 33,615.28 CL$ 25,000.00-50,000.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 24,000.00 CL$ 20,000.00-30,000.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 22,499.50 CL$ 5,000.00-39,999.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 8,800.00 CL$ 5,000.00-12,000.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ?
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 31,666.67 CL$ 20,000.00-40,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 27,500.00 CL$ 20,000.00-35,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 53,500.00 CL$ 50,000.00-57,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 48,500.00 CL$ 47,000.00-50,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 451,851.67 CL$ 400,000.00-555,555.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 375,185.00 CL$ 320,000.00-455,555.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 648,798.95 CL$ 526,396.85-750,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 533,333.33 CL$ 400,000.00-600,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 139,353.40 CL$
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 92,902.27 CL$
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 729,966.67 CL$
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 5.50 5.00-6.00

Prices in Valparaiso

This city had 66 entries in the past 12 months by 6 different contributors.
Last update: 1 April 2026
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