Cost of Living

Chile

Live cost-of-living data across 2 cities in Chile — average cost index 38/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 35 to 40. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

38/100
Avg cost index
Valparaiso
Cheapest
2
Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Chile

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Valparaiso35Santiago40

Frequently asked questions

Is Chile cheap to live in?

Across 2 cities in Chile, the average cost-of-living index is 38 (New York = 100) — from 35 in Valparaiso to 40 in Santiago. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Chile?

Valparaiso is the most affordable city we track in Chile, with a cost-of-living index of 35 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $550/month.

How much does it cost to live in Chile per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Chile for roughly $700–$980/month. Costs scale up toward Santiago. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

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