Cost of living in Iquique

In Iquique, Chile, living costs about $966 per month for one person and $2266 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Iquique compared to other cities?

Iquique is 9% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Iquique compare to your city?

Iquique is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Iquique is, on average, 81% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Iquique?

Who is Iquique a good fit for?

Iquique 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 Iquique so expensive?

The primary driver of Iquique's high cost is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Iquique?

Food prices in Iquique are 4% higher compared to the European benchmark, making dining out slightly pricier.

Is public transport affordable in Iquique?

Public transport in Iquique is 53% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
966 $
Without Rent
475 $
Rent & Utilities
492 $
Food
356 $
Transport
42 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1016 $
GDP per Capita
17,093 $
Freedom Index
8.16
Lifespan
80 years
Speak English
10%
Population
188.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 8.85 $
Dinner 39.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.32 $
Capuccino 3.68 $
Coke, 330ml 1.36 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.18 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.09 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.22 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.34 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.07 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.17 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.41 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.66 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.17 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.15 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.67 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.73 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 7.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.38 $
Cigarette pack 6.54 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.72 $
Monthly Pass 38.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.44 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.98 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 33.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.74 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.28 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.73 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.72 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 51 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 79 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 21.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 411 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 776 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 454 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 800 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,882 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,128 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,016 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 7.45%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 7.19 $
Haircut 9.69 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 54.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 35.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 277 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,667 $

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Iquique vs Montevideo (Montevideo is 38% more expensive) Iquique vs Salto (Salto is 2% more expensive) Iquique vs Ciudad de la Costa (Ciudad de la Costa is 21% more expensive) Iquique vs Rivera (Rivera is 22% less expensive) Iquique vs Maldonado (Maldonado is 0% more expensive) Iquique vs Paysandu (Paysandu is 20% less expensive) Iquique vs Tacuarembo (Tacuarembo is 14% less expensive) Iquique vs Melo (Melo is 25% less expensive) Iquique vs Mercedes (Mercedes is 6% more expensive) Iquique vs Artigas (Artigas is 9% less expensive)
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Iquique vs Santiago (Santiago is 24% more expensive) Iquique vs Puente Alto (Puente Alto is 1% less expensive) Iquique vs Antofagasta (Antofagasta is 9% more expensive) Iquique vs Vina del Mar (Vina del Mar is 4% less expensive) Iquique vs San Bernardo (San Bernardo is 12% less expensive) Iquique vs Valparaiso (Valparaiso is 1% less expensive) Iquique vs Temuco (Temuco is 9% less expensive) Iquique vs Rancagua (Rancagua is 13% less expensive) Iquique vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 5% less expensive) Iquique vs Talca (Talca is 12% less expensive)
Guyana
Iquique vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 2% more expensive) Iquique vs Linden (Linden is 5% more expensive) Iquique vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 5% more expensive)
Mexico
Iquique vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 23% more expensive) Iquique vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 9% more expensive) Iquique vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 24% less expensive) Iquique vs Leon (Leon is 26% less expensive) Iquique vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 5% more expensive) Iquique vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 2% more expensive) Iquique vs Puebla (Puebla is 3% less expensive) Iquique vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 1% more expensive) Iquique vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 30% more expensive) Iquique vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 25% less expensive)
Suriname
Iquique vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 10% less expensive) Iquique vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 13% less expensive)
Ecuador
Iquique vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 6% less expensive) Iquique vs Quito (Quito is 7% less expensive) Iquique vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 20% less expensive) Iquique vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 39% less expensive) Iquique vs Duran (Duran is 16% less expensive) Iquique vs Machala (Machala is 39% less expensive) Iquique vs Manta (Manta is 10% less expensive) Iquique vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 21% less expensive) Iquique vs Loja (Loja is 36% less expensive) Iquique vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 33% less expensive)
Peru
Iquique vs Lima (Lima is 2% more expensive) Iquique vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 42% less expensive) Iquique vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 28% less expensive) Iquique vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 47% less expensive) Iquique vs Callao (Callao is 19% less expensive) Iquique vs Piura (Piura is 42% less expensive) Iquique vs Cusco (Cusco is 33% less expensive) Iquique vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 49% less expensive) Iquique vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 39% less expensive) Iquique vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 30% less expensive)
Venezuela
Iquique vs Caracas (Caracas is 8% more expensive) Iquique vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 27% less expensive) Iquique vs Valencia (Valencia is 19% less expensive) Iquique vs Maracay (Maracay is 25% less expensive) Iquique vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 26% less expensive) Iquique vs Barinas (Barinas is 17% less expensive) Iquique vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 8% less expensive) Iquique vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 2% less expensive) Iquique vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 10% less expensive) Iquique vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 6% less expensive)
Colombia
Iquique vs Bogota (Bogota is 10% less expensive) Iquique vs Medellin (Medellin is 10% less expensive) Iquique vs Cali (Cali is 24% less expensive) Iquique vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 18% less expensive) Iquique vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 23% less expensive) Iquique vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 43% less expensive) Iquique vs Soacha (Soacha is 23% less expensive) Iquique vs Soledad (Soledad is 13% less expensive) Iquique vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 51% less expensive) Iquique vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 34% less expensive)
Brazil
Iquique vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 5% more expensive) Iquique vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 1% less expensive) Iquique vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 17% less expensive) Iquique vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 26% less expensive) Iquique vs Salvador (Salvador is 23% less expensive) Iquique vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 19% less expensive) Iquique vs Manaus (Manaus is 17% less expensive) Iquique vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 21% less expensive) Iquique vs Recife (Recife is 20% less expensive) Iquique vs Goiania (Goiania is 32% less expensive)
Argentina
Iquique vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 6% less expensive) Iquique vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 4% less expensive) Iquique vs Rosario (Rosario is 35% less expensive) Iquique vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 28% less expensive) Iquique vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 23% less expensive) Iquique vs Salta (Salta is 25% less expensive) Iquique vs San Juan (San Juan is 32% less expensive) Iquique vs Lanus (Lanus is 16% less expensive) Iquique vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 60% less expensive) Iquique vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 27% less expensive)
Bolivia
Iquique vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 21% less expensive) Iquique vs La Paz (La Paz is 30% less expensive) Iquique vs El Alto (El Alto is 34% less expensive) Iquique vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 45% less expensive) Iquique vs Sucre (Sucre is 32% less expensive) Iquique vs Oruro (Oruro is 38% less expensive) Iquique vs Potosi (Potosi is 48% less expensive) Iquique vs Tarija (Tarija is 35% less expensive) Iquique vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 45% less expensive) Iquique vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 20% less expensive)
Paraguay
Iquique vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 31% less expensive) Iquique vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 45% less expensive) Iquique vs Luque (Luque is 37% less expensive) Iquique vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 36% less expensive) Iquique vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 46% less expensive) Iquique vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 57% less expensive) Iquique vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 47% less expensive) Iquique vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 45% less expensive) Iquique vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 44% less expensive)