Cost of living in Vallenar is 20% lower than in Puente Alto (without rent).
Rent in Vallenar is 6% cheaper than in Puente Alto.
Cost of living including rent in Vallenar is 14% lower than in Puente Alto.
Food in Vallenar is 15% cheaper than in Puente Alto.
Transport in Vallenar is 46% cheaper than in Puente Alto.
| Vallenar | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vallenar | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.66 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.4 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.92 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.08 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.17 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.27 $ | 1.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.32 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.8 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.72 $ | 3.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.07 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.1 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.7 $ | 13.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.6 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.69 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.52 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 2.65 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.2 $ | 77.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.3 $ | 120 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.3 $ | 20.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 281 $ | 297 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 491 $ | 619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 384 $ | 360 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 686 $ | 810 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,352 $ | 2,092 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,494 $ | 1,848 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 709 $ | 1,071 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.83 % | 5.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.85 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Haircut | 7.37 $ | 14.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.8 $ | 65.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.8 $ | 49.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 343 $ | 401 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,345 $ | 5,725 $ |