Cost of living in Valdivia

In Valdivia, Chile, living costs about $884 per month for one person and $2011 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Valdivia compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Valdivia are 0% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does Valdivia compare to your city?

Valdivia is 69% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Valdivia is, on average, 83% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Valdivia?

Who is Valdivia a good fit for?

Valdivia 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.

FAQ

Why is Valdivia so expensive?

The cost of living in Valdivia is primarily influenced by higher rent and utilities, which can strain budgets. This factor significantly impacts overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Valdivia?

Food costs in Valdivia are relatively affordable, being 4% lower than the European benchmark. This makes grocery shopping more manageable for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Valdivia?

Public transport in Valdivia is quite affordable, being 49% lower than the European benchmark. This low cost enhances accessibility for residents and visitors alike.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
884 $
Without Rent
443 $
Rent & Utilities
440 $
Food
328 $
Transport
45 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
653 $
GDP per Capita
17,093 $
Freedom Index
8.16
Lifespan
80 years
Speak English
10%
Population
150.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7.93 $
Dinner 32.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.27 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.47 $
Capuccino 2.22 $
Coke, 330ml 1.69 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.17 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.07 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.32 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.24 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.93 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.61 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.11 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.11 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.03 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.93 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.39 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.56 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.65 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.29 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 5.63 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.65 $
Cigarette pack 4.87 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.61 $
Monthly Pass 38.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.4 $
Taxi, 8 km 13 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 25.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.07 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.14 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.71 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.57 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 52 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 79 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 24.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 328 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 521 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 514 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 916 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,452 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,704 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 653 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.08%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 37 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.85 $
Haircut 10.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 52.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 277 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,086 $

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Valdivia vs Santiago (Santiago is 36% more expensive) Valdivia vs Puente Alto (Puente Alto is 8% more expensive) Valdivia vs Antofagasta (Antofagasta is 19% more expensive) Valdivia vs Vina del Mar (Vina del Mar is 5% more expensive) Valdivia vs San Bernardo (San Bernardo is 3% less expensive) Valdivia vs Valparaiso (Valparaiso is 8% more expensive) Valdivia vs Temuco (Temuco is 1% less expensive) Valdivia vs Rancagua (Rancagua is 5% less expensive) Valdivia vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 4% more expensive) Valdivia vs Talca (Talca is 4% less expensive)
Guyana
Valdivia vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 12% more expensive) Valdivia vs Linden (Linden is 15% more expensive) Valdivia vs New Amsterdam (New Amsterdam is 15% more expensive)
Mexico
Valdivia vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 35% more expensive) Valdivia vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 19% more expensive) Valdivia vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 17% less expensive) Valdivia vs Leon (Leon is 19% less expensive) Valdivia vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 14% more expensive) Valdivia vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 11% more expensive) Valdivia vs Puebla (Puebla is 6% more expensive) Valdivia vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 10% more expensive) Valdivia vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 42% more expensive) Valdivia vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 18% less expensive)
Suriname
Valdivia vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 2% less expensive) Valdivia vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 5% less expensive)
Ecuador
Valdivia vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 3% more expensive) Valdivia vs Quito (Quito is 2% more expensive) Valdivia vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 13% less expensive) Valdivia vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 33% less expensive) Valdivia vs Duran (Duran is 9% less expensive) Valdivia vs Machala (Machala is 33% less expensive) Valdivia vs Manta (Manta is 2% less expensive) Valdivia vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 14% less expensive) Valdivia vs Loja (Loja is 30% less expensive) Valdivia vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 26% less expensive)
Peru
Valdivia vs Lima (Lima is 12% more expensive) Valdivia vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 37% less expensive) Valdivia vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 21% less expensive) Valdivia vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 42% less expensive) Valdivia vs Callao (Callao is 12% less expensive) Valdivia vs Piura (Piura is 36% less expensive) Valdivia vs Cusco (Cusco is 27% less expensive) Valdivia vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 44% less expensive) Valdivia vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 33% less expensive) Valdivia vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 23% less expensive)
Venezuela
Valdivia vs Caracas (Caracas is 18% more expensive) Valdivia vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 20% less expensive) Valdivia vs Valencia (Valencia is 11% less expensive) Valdivia vs Maracay (Maracay is 18% less expensive) Valdivia vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 19% less expensive) Valdivia vs Barinas (Barinas is 10% less expensive) Valdivia vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 1% more expensive) Valdivia vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 7% more expensive) Valdivia vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 2% less expensive) Valdivia vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 3% more expensive)
Colombia
Valdivia vs Bogota (Bogota is 2% less expensive) Valdivia vs Medellin (Medellin is 1% less expensive) Valdivia vs Cali (Cali is 17% less expensive) Valdivia vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 11% less expensive) Valdivia vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 15% less expensive) Valdivia vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 38% less expensive) Valdivia vs Soacha (Soacha is 15% less expensive) Valdivia vs Soledad (Soledad is 5% less expensive) Valdivia vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 46% less expensive) Valdivia vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 27% less expensive)
Brazil
Valdivia vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 14% more expensive) Valdivia vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 8% more expensive) Valdivia vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 9% less expensive) Valdivia vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 19% less expensive) Valdivia vs Salvador (Salvador is 16% less expensive) Valdivia vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 11% less expensive) Valdivia vs Manaus (Manaus is 10% less expensive) Valdivia vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 13% less expensive) Valdivia vs Recife (Recife is 12% less expensive) Valdivia vs Goiania (Goiania is 26% less expensive)
Argentina
Valdivia vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 3% more expensive) Valdivia vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 5% more expensive) Valdivia vs Rosario (Rosario is 29% less expensive) Valdivia vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 21% less expensive) Valdivia vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 15% less expensive) Valdivia vs Salta (Salta is 18% less expensive) Valdivia vs San Juan (San Juan is 26% less expensive) Valdivia vs Lanus (Lanus is 9% less expensive) Valdivia vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 56% less expensive) Valdivia vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 20% less expensive)
Bolivia
Valdivia vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 14% less expensive) Valdivia vs La Paz (La Paz is 24% less expensive) Valdivia vs El Alto (El Alto is 27% less expensive) Valdivia vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 39% less expensive) Valdivia vs Sucre (Sucre is 25% less expensive) Valdivia vs Oruro (Oruro is 32% less expensive) Valdivia vs Potosi (Potosi is 44% less expensive) Valdivia vs Tarija (Tarija is 29% less expensive) Valdivia vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 39% less expensive) Valdivia vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 13% less expensive)
Paraguay
Valdivia vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 25% less expensive) Valdivia vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 40% less expensive) Valdivia vs Luque (Luque is 32% less expensive) Valdivia vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 30% less expensive) Valdivia vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 41% less expensive) Valdivia vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 54% less expensive) Valdivia vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 42% less expensive) Valdivia vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 40% less expensive) Valdivia vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 39% less expensive)