Cost of living in Valparaiso

In Valparaiso, Chile, a single person typically needs around $959 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2241 monthly.

How expensive is Valparaiso compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Valparaiso is 8% more expensive overall.

How does Valparaiso compare to your city?

Valparaiso is 64% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

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

What drives the cost of living in Valparaiso?

Who is Valparaiso a good fit for?

Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso so expensive?

The primary reason for the higher cost of living in Valparaiso is the increased expense of rent and utilities. This can significantly impact overall monthly budgets.

Is food expensive in Valparaiso?

Food costs in Valparaiso are 7% higher compared to the European benchmark. This can influence monthly grocery expenses for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Valparaiso?

Public transport in Valparaiso is 24% 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
959 $
Without Rent
517 $
Rent & Utilities
441 $
Food
366 $
Transport
66 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
836 $
GDP per Capita
17,093 $
Freedom Index
8.16
Lifespan
80 years
Speak English
10%
Population
297.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.3 $
Dinner 47.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.21 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.53 $
Capuccino 3.44 $
Coke, 330ml 1.69 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.26 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.44 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.41 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.14 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.5 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.07 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.8 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.55 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.61 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.26 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.48 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.88 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.48 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 5.97 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.51 $
Cigarette pack 5.22 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.6 $
Monthly Pass 48.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.48 $
Taxi, 8 km 11.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 44.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.22 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.87 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.2 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.5 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 75 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 114 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 19.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 331 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 503 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 411 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 685 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,338 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,675 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 836 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 4.83%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 27.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.9 $
Haircut 9.54 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 69.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 49 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 413 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 5,591 $

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Mexico
Valparaiso vs Mexico City (Mexico City is 24% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Tijuana (Tijuana is 9% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec de Morelos is 23% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Leon (Leon is 25% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Zapopan (Zapopan is 6% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Guadalajara (Guadalajara is 3% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Puebla (Puebla is 2% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Ciudad Juarez (Ciudad Juarez is 2% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Monterrey (Monterrey is 31% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is 25% less expensive)
Suriname
Valparaiso vs Paramaribo (Paramaribo is 9% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Nieuw Nickerie (Nieuw Nickerie is 12% less expensive)
Ecuador
Valparaiso vs Guayaquil (Guayaquil is 5% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Quito (Quito is 6% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Cuenca (Cuenca is 20% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 38% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Duran (Duran is 16% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Machala (Machala is 38% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Manta (Manta is 9% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Portoviejo (Portoviejo is 21% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Loja (Loja is 36% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Quevedo (Quevedo is 32% less expensive)
Peru
Valparaiso vs Lima (Lima is 3% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Arequipa (Arequipa is 42% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Trujillo (Trujillo is 27% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Chiclayo (Chiclayo is 46% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Callao (Callao is 19% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Piura (Piura is 41% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Cusco (Cusco is 33% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Chimbote (Chimbote is 48% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Huancayo (Huancayo is 38% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Iquitos (Iquitos is 29% less expensive)
Venezuela
Valparaiso vs Caracas (Caracas is 9% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Maracaibo (Maracaibo is 26% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Valencia (Valencia is 18% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Maracay (Maracay is 24% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Barquisimeto (Barquisimeto is 25% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Barinas (Barinas is 17% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Ciudad Guayana (Ciudad Guayana is 7% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Catia La Mar (Catia La Mar is 1% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Ciudad Bolivar (Ciudad Bolivar is 9% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Santa Teresa del Tuy (Santa Teresa del Tuy is 5% less expensive)
Colombia
Valparaiso vs Bogota (Bogota is 9% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Medellin (Medellin is 9% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Cali (Cali is 24% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 18% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 22% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 42% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Soacha (Soacha is 22% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Soledad (Soledad is 12% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 50% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 33% less expensive)
Brazil
Valparaiso vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 6% more expensive) Valparaiso vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 0% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 16% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 25% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Salvador (Salvador is 23% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 18% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Manaus (Manaus is 17% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 20% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Recife (Recife is 19% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Goiania (Goiania is 32% less expensive)
Argentina
Valparaiso vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 5% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 3% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Rosario (Rosario is 34% less expensive) Valparaiso vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 28% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 22% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Salta (Salta is 24% less expensive) Valparaiso vs San Juan (San Juan is 31% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Lanus (Lanus is 16% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 60% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 26% less expensive)
Bolivia
Valparaiso vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 21% less expensive) Valparaiso vs La Paz (La Paz is 30% less expensive) Valparaiso vs El Alto (El Alto is 33% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 44% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Sucre (Sucre is 31% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Oruro (Oruro is 37% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Potosi (Potosi is 48% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Tarija (Tarija is 35% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 44% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 20% less expensive)
Paraguay
Valparaiso vs Asuncion (Asuncion is 31% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Ciudad del Este (Ciudad del Este is 45% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Luque (Luque is 37% less expensive) Valparaiso vs San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo is 35% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Pedro Juan Caballero (Pedro Juan Caballero is 45% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Caaguazu (Caaguazu is 57% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Encarnacion (Encarnacion is 46% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Coronel Oviedo (Coronel Oviedo is 44% less expensive) Valparaiso vs Concepcion (Concepcion is 44% less expensive)