Temuco ranks 3rd of 8 priced cities in Chile on cost — $827 a month in essentials, 13% above Antofagasta, the cheapest. The average net salary of $546 covers that 0.7×. 95.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comuna level. PM2.5 averages 6.1 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 7°C, Feb 18°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 | $333 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $408 |
| Groceries | $133 |
| Dining out | $162 |
| Utilities | $165 |
| Local transport | $34 |
| Essentials / mo | $827 |
| Avg net salary | $546 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $520 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $731 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Temuco, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.66 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $31.68 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.39 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.90 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.70 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.43 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.22 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.13 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.17 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.42 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.30 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.49 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.50 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.07 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.03 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.22 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.38 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.60 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.20 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.87 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.43 |
| Taxi start | $0.84 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.58 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.40 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $141.49 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $23.93 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.60 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $49.28 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.75 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Temuco has 95.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comuna level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Chile cities we track. Chile's national figure is 102.4, so Temuco runs 7 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 | 17.2°C | 16.4°C | 70% | 31% | 28 mm |
| Feb | 17.6°C | 16.7°C | 69% | 30% | 19 mm |
| Mar | 15°C | 13.8°C | 75% | 41% | 56 mm |
| Apr | 12.1°C | 10.6°C | 83% | 63% | 101 mm |
| May | 9.6°C | 7.6°C | 87% | 68% | 161 mm |
| Jun | 8.2°C | 5.5°C | 87% | 74% | 254 mm |
| Jul | 7.4°C | 4.5°C | 86% | 70% | 209 mm |
| Aug | 8.3°C | 5.5°C | 84% | 70% | 197 mm |
| Sep | 9.5°C | 7.1°C | 81% | 64% | 124 mm |
| Oct | 11.2°C | 9.3°C | 80% | 59% | 96 mm |
| Nov | 13.5°C | 12.2°C | 79% | 54% | 59 mm |
| Dec | 15.7°C | 14.7°C | 73% | 40% | 42 mm |
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