Cost of living in Vallenar is very similar to Cali (without rent).
Rent in Vallenar is 34% more expensive than in Cali.
Cost of living including rent in Vallenar is 12% higher than in Cali.
Food in Vallenar is 24% more expensive than in Cali.
Transport in Vallenar is 57% cheaper than in Cali.
| Vallenar | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vallenar | Cali | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.66 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.4 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.92 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.17 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.27 $ | 0.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.32 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 8.28 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.8 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.72 $ | 2.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.07 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.1 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.7 $ | 13.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.6 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.69 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.52 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.2 $ | 46.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.3 $ | 71 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.3 $ | 20.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 491 $ | 345 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 384 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 686 $ | 455 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,352 $ | 969 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,494 $ | 926 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 709 $ | 420 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.83 % | 11.72 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.85 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Haircut | 7.37 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.8 $ | 95.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.8 $ | 54 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 343 $ | 226 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,345 $ | 6,178 $ |