In Castro, Chile, a family of four typically needs around $2307 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $885 monthly.
Overall living costs in Castro are 0% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Castro is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Castro is, on average, 84% lower than in New York City.
Castro is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary reason for the higher costs in Castro is the elevated rent and utilities, which impact overall living expenses significantly.
Food costs in Castro are 2% higher than the European benchmark, making it somewhat more expensive than average.
Public transport in Castro is 56% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 8.95 $ |
| Dinner | 49.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.32 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.01 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.76 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 36.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 36.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.33 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 88 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 134 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 33.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 641 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 347 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,110 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,326 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,66 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 671 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.95% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.42 $ |
| Haircut | 9.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 334 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,344 $ |