La Serena ranks 2nd of 8 priced cities in Chile on cost — $796 a month in essentials, 9% above Antofagasta, the cheapest. The average net salary of $729 covers that 0.9×. 100.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comuna level. PM2.5 averages 8.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 14°C, Feb 21°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 | $327 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $440 |
| Groceries | $126 |
| Dining out | $194 |
| Utilities | $112 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $796 |
| Avg net salary | $729 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $736 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $933 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in La Serena, 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 | $50.16 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.55 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.96 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.11 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.96 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.11 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.69 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.24 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.46 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.53 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.91 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.74 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.02 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.79 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.47 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.20 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.27 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.92 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.06 |
| Monthly transit pass | $36.96 |
| Taxi start | $0.74 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.11 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.43 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $90.16 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $21.79 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.26 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $87.99 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.45 |
Dating-age sex ratio
La Serena has 100.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comuna level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Chile cities we track. Chile's national figure is 102.4, so La Serena runs 2 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 | 20.8°C | 22.3°C | 74% | 33% | 0 mm |
| Feb | 21°C | 22.8°C | 76% | 34% | 0 mm |
| Mar | 19.8°C | 21.3°C | 79% | 38% | 6 mm |
| Apr | 17.8°C | 18.7°C | 82% | 48% | 2 mm |
| May | 16.1°C | 16.3°C | 82% | 55% | 23 mm |
| Jun | 14.6°C | 14.2°C | 80% | 49% | 25 mm |
| Jul | 14°C | 13.5°C | 81% | 48% | 14 mm |
| Aug | 14.8°C | 14.3°C | 78% | 40% | 12 mm |
| Sep | 15.7°C | 15.4°C | 74% | 37% | 1 mm |
| Oct | 16.8°C | 16.7°C | 72% | 36% | 5 mm |
| Nov | 18.2°C | 18.6°C | 73% | 30% | 0 mm |
| Dec | 19.5°C | 20.5°C | 74% | 32% | 0 mm |
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