Valparaiso, Chile, Chile — cost of living
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About Valparaiso, Chile

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$501
CLP 500,590.72
Family of 4 / mo
$1,299
CLP 1,299,414.88
Avg salary (after tax)
$610
CLP 610,081.62

Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $61.83
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $32.68
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $45.8
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $82.57

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.01
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $610.08

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $2.36
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.02
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $4.4
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.65
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.17

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $10.31
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $51.53
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $7.55

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.25
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $10.18
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.52
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.87
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.79
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.15
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.39
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.21
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.24
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $5.5
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $5.35
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.42
  • Dozen EggsUSD $3.01
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $10.04
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.84
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.26

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $824.43
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $709.36
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $184.33
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $165.12
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $450.23
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $380.15

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $44.23
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $371
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $34.35
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $6.87
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $7,082

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $11.55
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $17,818
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.83
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.96
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $29.87
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.21
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $17,344

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $34.58
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $120.15

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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