Cost of living in Coquimbo

In Coquimbo, Chile, living costs about $852 per month for one person and $2224 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Coquimbo compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Coquimbo are 4% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does Coquimbo compare to your city?

Coquimbo is 66% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Coquimbo is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Coquimbo?

Who is Coquimbo a good fit for?

Coquimbo is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Coquimbo so expensive?

Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, contribute to the overall expense in Coquimbo. However, they are on par with the European benchmark.

Is food expensive in Coquimbo?

Food prices in Coquimbo are relatively affordable, being 1% lower than the European benchmark. This makes grocery shopping more manageable for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Coquimbo?

Public transport in Coquimbo is quite economical, being 30% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability makes it a viable option for daily commuting.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
852 $
Without Rent
484 $
Rent & Utilities
368 $
Food
337 $
Transport
61 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
663 $
GDP per Capita
17,093 $
Freedom Index
8.16
Lifespan
80 years
Speak English
10%
Population
204.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7.76 $
Dinner 49.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.93 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.35 $
Capuccino 3.9 $
Coke, 330ml 1.33 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.1 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.35 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.34 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.8 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.92 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.15 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.44 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.99 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.11 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.05 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.3 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.32 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.13 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.83 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.17 $
Cigarette pack 5.57 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.06 $
Monthly Pass 41.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.46 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 38 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.8 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.09 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.59 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.01 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 54 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 83 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 22.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 272 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 587 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 369 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 860 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,139 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,855 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 663 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.23%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 22.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 7.13 $
Haircut 8.86 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 83.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 389 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 5,371 $

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Coquimbo vs Chaguanas (Chaguanas is 26% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Port of Spain (Port of Spain is 37% more expensive) Coquimbo vs San Fernando (San Fernando is 13% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Scarborough (Scarborough is 29% more expensive) Coquimbo vs San Juan (San Juan is 37% more expensive)
Chile
Coquimbo vs Santiago (Santiago is 41% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Puente Alto (Puente Alto is 12% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Antofagasta (Antofagasta is 24% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Vina del Mar (Vina del Mar is 9% more expensive) Coquimbo vs San Bernardo (San Bernardo is 0% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Valparaiso (Valparaiso is 13% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Temuco (Temuco is 3% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Rancagua (Rancagua is 1% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 8% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Talca (Talca is 0% less expensive)
Guyana
Coquimbo vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 16% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Linden (Linden is 19% more expensive) Coquimbo vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 19% more expensive)
Mexico
Coquimbo vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 40% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 23% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 14% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Leon (Leon is 16% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 19% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 16% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Puebla (Puebla is 10% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 14% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 48% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 15% less expensive)
Suriname
Coquimbo vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 2% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 1% less expensive)
Ecuador
Coquimbo vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 7% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Quito (Quito is 6% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 10% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 31% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Duran (Duran is 5% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Machala (Machala is 30% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Manta (Manta is 2% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 11% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Loja (Loja is 28% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 24% less expensive)
Peru
Coquimbo vs Lima (Lima is 16% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 34% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 18% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 40% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Callao (Callao is 9% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Piura (Piura is 34% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Cusco (Cusco is 25% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 42% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 31% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 20% less expensive)
Venezuela
Coquimbo vs Caracas (Caracas is 23% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 17% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Valencia (Valencia is 8% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Maracay (Maracay is 15% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 16% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Barinas (Barinas is 6% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 5% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 11% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 2% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 7% more expensive)
Colombia
Coquimbo vs Bogota (Bogota is 2% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Medellin (Medellin is 2% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Cali (Cali is 14% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 7% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 12% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 35% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Soacha (Soacha is 12% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Soledad (Soledad is 1% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 44% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 25% less expensive)
Brazil
Coquimbo vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 19% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 12% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 5% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 16% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Salvador (Salvador is 13% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 8% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Manaus (Manaus is 6% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 10% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Recife (Recife is 9% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Goiania (Goiania is 23% less expensive)
Argentina
Coquimbo vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 7% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 9% more expensive) Coquimbo vs Rosario (Rosario is 26% less expensive) Coquimbo vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 18% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 12% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Salta (Salta is 14% less expensive) Coquimbo vs San Juan (San Juan is 23% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Lanus (Lanus is 5% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 54% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 17% less expensive)
Bolivia
Coquimbo vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 11% less expensive) Coquimbo vs La Paz (La Paz is 21% less expensive) Coquimbo vs El Alto (El Alto is 25% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 37% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Sucre (Sucre is 23% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Oruro (Oruro is 29% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Potosi (Potosi is 42% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Tarija (Tarija is 26% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 37% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 10% less expensive)
Paraguay
Coquimbo vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 22% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 38% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Luque (Luque is 29% less expensive) Coquimbo vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 27% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 38% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 52% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 40% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 37% less expensive) Coquimbo vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 37% less expensive)