Santiago is the most expensive of Chile's 8 priced cities — $974 a month in essentials, 33% above Antofagasta at $731. The average net salary of $782 covers that 0.8×. 114.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comuna level. PM2.5 averages 28.8 µg/m³ a year, 6× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 9°C, Jan 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 | $387 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $568 |
| Groceries | $133 |
| Dining out | $238 |
| Utilities | $174 |
| Local transport | $42 |
| Essentials / mo | $974 |
| Avg net salary | $782 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $787 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,068 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Santiago, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.56 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $52.80 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.18 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.35 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.22 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.75 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.65 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.22 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.31 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.88 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.80 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.19 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.13 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.98 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.00 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.58 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.07 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.50 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.14 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.84 |
| Monthly transit pass | $42.24 |
| Taxi start | $0.42 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.90 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.59 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $153.65 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $20.48 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $12.63 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $35.01 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.60 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Santiago has 114.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comuna level). That is the highest of the 10 Chile cities we track. Chile's national figure is 102.4, so Santiago runs 12 above 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 | 22°C | 22.3°C | 56% | 15% | 7 mm |
| Feb | 21.8°C | 22.2°C | 57% | 10% | 3 mm |
| Mar | 20.2°C | 19.9°C | 56% | 14% | 3 mm |
| Apr | 16.4°C | 15.4°C | 60% | 32% | 33 mm |
| May | 12.5°C | 10.8°C | 64% | 51% | 44 mm |
| Jun | 9.8°C | 7.7°C | 67% | 57% | 95 mm |
| Jul | 9.4°C | 7.3°C | 66% | 52% | 67 mm |
| Aug | 10.9°C | 9.1°C | 67% | 51% | 75 mm |
| Sep | 13.1°C | 11.7°C | 67% | 48% | 47 mm |
| Oct | 15.4°C | 14.4°C | 63% | 42% | 43 mm |
| Nov | 18.6°C | 18.1°C | 57% | 25% | 13 mm |
| Dec | 20.9°C | 20.8°C | 54% | 14% | 6 mm |
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