Antofagasta is the cheapest of Chile's 8 priced cities — $731 a month in essentials, 25% below Santiago at $974. The average net salary of $722 covers that 1.0×. 101.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comuna level. PM2.5 averages 11.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 15°C, Feb 22°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $370 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $458 |
| Groceries | $109 |
| Dining out | $166 |
| Utilities | $61 |
| Local transport | $25 |
| Essentials / mo | $731 |
| Avg net salary | $722 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $686 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $845 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Antofagasta, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.39 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $36.96 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.66 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.64 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.58 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.90 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.30 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.92 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.11 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.74 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.25 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.86 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.86 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.15 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.11 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.29 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.16 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.92 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.95 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.16 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.63 |
| Taxi start | $2.64 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.36 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $47.52 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $13.02 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.20 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $42.24 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.28 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Antofagasta has 101.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comuna level). That is the 5th-highest of 10 Chile cities we track. Chile's national figure is 102.4, so Antofagasta runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.4°C | 22.7°C | 74% | 39% | 0 mm |
| Feb | 22.1°C | 23.7°C | 74% | 34% | 1 mm |
| Mar | 20.8°C | 22.1°C | 77% | 32% | 2 mm |
| Apr | 18.8°C | 19.5°C | 81% | 43% | 3 mm |
| May | 17.1°C | 17.3°C | 81% | 41% | 3 mm |
| Jun | 16.1°C | 15.9°C | 81% | 44% | 3 mm |
| Jul | 15.4°C | 14.9°C | 81% | 45% | 3 mm |
| Aug | 15.5°C | 15°C | 79% | 34% | 3 mm |
| Sep | 15.8°C | 15.4°C | 78% | 33% | 1 mm |
| Oct | 16.7°C | 16.4°C | 77% | 31% | 1 mm |
| Nov | 18.1°C | 18.3°C | 75% | 36% | 1 mm |
| Dec | 19.7°C | 20.4°C | 74% | 38% | 1 mm |
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