Cost of living in Curico

Curico, Chile is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $788 for one person and $1793 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Curico compared to other cities?

Curico is 11% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Curico compare to your city?

Curico is 71% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

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

What drives the cost of living in Curico?

Who is Curico a good fit for?

Curico is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Curico so expensive?

The cost of living is influenced by rent and utilities, which are slightly above the European benchmark. This can impact overall affordability for residents.

Is food expensive in Curico?

Food prices are 17% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable for residents. This helps to ease the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Curico?

Public transport is 32% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for commuting. This significantly contributes to the overall affordability of living in Curico.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
788 $
Without Rent
414 $
Rent & Utilities
374 $
Food
282 $
Transport
60 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
500 $
GDP per Capita
17,093 $
Freedom Index
8.16
Lifespan
80 years
Speak English
10%
Population
177.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 5.93 $
Dinner 25.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.55 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.17 $
Capuccino 2.96 $
Coke, 330ml 1.41 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.18 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.27 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.24 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.42 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.58 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.62 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.73 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.65 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.58 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.11 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.48 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.67 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.98 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 5.64 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1 $
Cigarette pack 5.47 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.78 $
Monthly Pass 36.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.37 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 37.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 2.16 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.17 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.3 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.89 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 56 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 85 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 20.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 269 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 386 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 413 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 614 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,834 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,628 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.00%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 25.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.22 $
Haircut 9.65 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 47.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 345 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,632 $

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Curico vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 10% more expensive) Curico vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 7% more expensive)
Ecuador
Curico vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 15% more expensive) Curico vs Quito (Quito is 14% more expensive) Curico vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 2% less expensive) Curico vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 25% less expensive) Curico vs Duran (Duran is 3% more expensive) Curico vs Machala (Machala is 25% less expensive) Curico vs Manta (Manta is 10% more expensive) Curico vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 4% less expensive) Curico vs Loja (Loja is 22% less expensive) Curico vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 17% less expensive)
Peru
Curico vs Lima (Lima is 25% more expensive) Curico vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 29% less expensive) Curico vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 11% less expensive) Curico vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 35% less expensive) Curico vs Callao (Callao is 1% less expensive) Curico vs Piura (Piura is 28% less expensive) Curico vs Cusco (Cusco is 18% less expensive) Curico vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 37% less expensive) Curico vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 25% less expensive) Curico vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 14% less expensive)
Venezuela
Curico vs Caracas (Caracas is 33% more expensive) Curico vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 10% less expensive) Curico vs Valencia (Valencia is 1% less expensive) Curico vs Maracay (Maracay is 8% less expensive) Curico vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 9% less expensive) Curico vs Barinas (Barinas is 1% more expensive) Curico vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 13% more expensive) Curico vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 20% more expensive) Curico vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 10% more expensive) Curico vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 15% more expensive)
Colombia
Curico vs Bogota (Bogota is 10% more expensive) Curico vs Medellin (Medellin is 11% more expensive) Curico vs Cali (Cali is 7% less expensive) Curico vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 0% more expensive) Curico vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 5% less expensive) Curico vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 30% less expensive) Curico vs Soacha (Soacha is 5% less expensive) Curico vs Soledad (Soledad is 7% more expensive) Curico vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 40% less expensive) Curico vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 19% less expensive)
Brazil
Curico vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 28% more expensive) Curico vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 21% more expensive) Curico vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 2% more expensive) Curico vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 9% less expensive) Curico vs Salvador (Salvador is 6% less expensive) Curico vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 0% less expensive) Curico vs Manaus (Manaus is 1% more expensive) Curico vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 3% less expensive) Curico vs Recife (Recife is 2% less expensive) Curico vs Goiania (Goiania is 17% less expensive)
Argentina
Curico vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 15% more expensive) Curico vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 18% more expensive) Curico vs Rosario (Rosario is 20% less expensive) Curico vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 12% less expensive) Curico vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 5% less expensive) Curico vs Salta (Salta is 7% less expensive) Curico vs San Juan (San Juan is 16% less expensive) Curico vs Lanus (Lanus is 3% more expensive) Curico vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 51% less expensive) Curico vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 10% less expensive)
Bolivia
Curico vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 3% less expensive) Curico vs La Paz (La Paz is 15% less expensive) Curico vs El Alto (El Alto is 19% less expensive) Curico vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 32% less expensive) Curico vs Sucre (Sucre is 16% less expensive) Curico vs Oruro (Oruro is 24% less expensive) Curico vs Potosi (Potosi is 37% less expensive) Curico vs Tarija (Tarija is 20% less expensive) Curico vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 32% less expensive) Curico vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 2% less expensive)
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