Iquique ranks 6th of 8 priced cities in Chile on cost — $860 a month in essentials, 18% above Antofagasta, the cheapest. The average net salary of $971 covers that 1.1×. 101 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comuna level. PM2.5 averages 5.9 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Aug averages 15°C, Feb 20°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 | $401 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $436 |
| Groceries | $135 |
| Dining out | $182 |
| Utilities | $114 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $860 |
| Avg net salary | $971 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $805 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $713 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Iquique, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.92 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $42.24 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.18 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.56 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.33 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.70 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.30 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.02 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.14 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.19 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.17 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.56 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.56 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.32 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.27 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.11 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.79 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.63 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.37 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.69 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.48 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $89.99 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $24.29 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.84 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $52.80 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.18 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Iquique has 101 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comuna level). That is the 6th-highest of 10 Chile cities we track. Chile's national figure is 102.4, so Iquique 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 | 20°C | 21.4°C | 82% | 54% | 1 mm |
| Feb | 20.5°C | 22.1°C | 81% | 53% | 2 mm |
| Mar | 19.8°C | 21.2°C | 83% | 42% | 1 mm |
| Apr | 18.3°C | 18.9°C | 84% | 41% | 1 mm |
| May | 17.1°C | 17°C | 85% | 56% | 9 mm |
| Jun | 16.1°C | 15.5°C | 84% | 70% | 16 mm |
| Jul | 15.3°C | 14.3°C | 84% | 71% | 18 mm |
| Aug | 15.1°C | 14.2°C | 83% | 69% | 13 mm |
| Sep | 15.4°C | 14.5°C | 83% | 66% | 7 mm |
| Oct | 16.1°C | 15.6°C | 83% | 59% | 4 mm |
| Nov | 17.3°C | 17.3°C | 83% | 57% | 2 mm |
| Dec | 18.6°C | 19.3°C | 83% | 55% | 1 mm |
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