Cost of living in Puerto Varas

In Puerto Varas, Chile, living costs about $814 per month for one person and $1983 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Puerto Varas compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Puerto Varas is 8% cheaper overall.

How does Puerto Varas compare to your city?

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

Rent in Puerto Varas is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Puerto Varas?

Who is Puerto Varas a good fit for?

Puerto Varas tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Puerto Varas so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Puerto Varas is rent and utilities, which can be significant for residents. This factor often influences overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Puerto Varas?

Food prices in Puerto Varas are 9% higher than the European benchmark. This can impact the overall cost of living for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Puerto Varas?

Public transport in Puerto Varas is 56% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a cost-effective option for getting around the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
814 $
Without Rent
487 $
Rent & Utilities
327 $
Food
371 $
Transport
39 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
652 $
GDP per Capita
17,093 $
Freedom Index
8.16
Lifespan
80 years
Speak English
10%
Population
26.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.3 $
Dinner 44.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.51 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.02 $
Capuccino 3.16 $
Coke, 330ml 1.1 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.23 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.02 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.1 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.36 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.14 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.97 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.39 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.89 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.09 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.79 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.1 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.64 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.34 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.81 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.2 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 4.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.51 $
Cigarette pack 5.59 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.44 $
Monthly Pass 38.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.4 $
Taxi, 8 km 10.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 39 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.66 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.87 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.68 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.11 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 47 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 72 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 27.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 234 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 345 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 330 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 532 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,249 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,652 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 652 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.33%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 32.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.87 $
Haircut 8.86 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 64.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 42.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 545 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,195 $

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Suriname
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Ecuador
Puerto Varas vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 12% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Quito (Quito is 11% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 5% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 27% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Duran (Duran is 1% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Machala (Machala is 27% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Manta (Manta is 7% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 7% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Loja (Loja is 24% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 20% less expensive)
Peru
Puerto Varas vs Lima (Lima is 21% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 31% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 14% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 37% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Callao (Callao is 4% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Piura (Piura is 31% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Cusco (Cusco is 21% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 39% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 27% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 17% less expensive)
Venezuela
Puerto Varas vs Caracas (Caracas is 28% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 13% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Valencia (Valencia is 4% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Maracay (Maracay is 11% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 12% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Barinas (Barinas is 2% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 10% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 16% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 7% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 12% more expensive)
Colombia
Puerto Varas vs Bogota (Bogota is 7% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Medellin (Medellin is 7% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Cali (Cali is 10% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 3% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 8% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 32% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Soacha (Soacha is 8% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Soledad (Soledad is 3% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 42% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 21% less expensive)
Brazil
Puerto Varas vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 24% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 17% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 1% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 12% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Salvador (Salvador is 9% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 3% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Manaus (Manaus is 2% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 6% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Recife (Recife is 5% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Goiania (Goiania is 19% less expensive)
Argentina
Puerto Varas vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 12% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 14% more expensive) Puerto Varas vs Rosario (Rosario is 22% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 15% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 8% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Salta (Salta is 10% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs San Juan (San Juan is 19% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Lanus (Lanus is 1% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 52% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 13% less expensive)
Bolivia
Puerto Varas vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 6% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs La Paz (La Paz is 17% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs El Alto (El Alto is 21% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 34% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Sucre (Sucre is 19% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Oruro (Oruro is 26% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Potosi (Potosi is 39% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Tarija (Tarija is 23% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 34% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 5% less expensive)
Paraguay
Puerto Varas vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 18% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 35% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Luque (Luque is 26% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 24% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 36% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 50% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 37% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 34% less expensive) Puerto Varas vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 34% less expensive)