Cheapest priced cityAntofagasta$731 essentials/mo
Priciest priced citySantiago$974 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$364across 8 priced cities
Antofagasta vs the worldCheaper than 379 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalVisa-free 90 days for most Western passports, extendable once to 180; an official digital-nomad visa exists since Oct 2023.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Antofagasta | $731 | 101.8 comuna | $370 | $458 | $109 | $166 | $61 | $25 | $722 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Serena | $796 | 100.3 comuna | $327 | $440 | $126 | $194 | $112 | $37 | $729 |
| Temuco | $827 | 95.4 comuna | $333 | $408 | $133 | $162 | $165 | $34 | $546 |
| Concepción | $837 | 103.8 comuna | $361 | $493 | $124 | $182 | $137 | $33 | $566 |
| Viña del Mar | $850 | 100.4 comuna | $339 | $477 | $122 | $218 | $131 | $40 | $1,091 |
| Iquique | $860 | 101 comuna | $401 | $436 | $135 | $182 | $114 | $28 | $971 |
| Valparaíso | $915 | 104.4 comuna | $396 | $477 | $128 | $198 | $140 | $53 | $771 |
| Santiago | $974 | 114.4 comuna | $387 | $568 | $133 | $238 | $174 | $42 | $782 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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