Valparaíso ranks 7th of 8 priced cities in Chile on cost — $915 a month in essentials, 25% above Antofagasta, the cheapest. The average net salary of $771 covers that 0.8×. 104.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comuna level. PM2.5 averages 9.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 12°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 | $396 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $477 |
| Groceries | $128 |
| Dining out | $198 |
| Utilities | $140 |
| Local transport | $53 |
| Essentials / mo | $915 |
| Avg net salary | $771 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $563 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $690 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Valparaíso, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $36.96 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.71 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.81 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.11 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.75 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.19 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.88 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.16 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.88 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.69 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.96 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.13 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.98 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.71 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.58 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.45 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.03 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.30 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.14 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.71 |
| Monthly transit pass | $52.80 |
| Taxi start | $0.42 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.90 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.50 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $119.16 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $20.48 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.88 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $25.34 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.60 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Valparaíso has 104.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comuna level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Chile cities we track. Chile's national figure is 102.4, so Valparaíso runs 2 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 | 18.4°C | 18.8°C | 77% | 24% | 5 mm |
| Feb | 18.5°C | 19.1°C | 79% | 19% | 0 mm |
| Mar | 17.5°C | 17.5°C | 79% | 21% | 2 mm |
| Apr | 15.4°C | 14.7°C | 82% | 38% | 18 mm |
| May | 13.7°C | 12.5°C | 82% | 51% | 28 mm |
| Jun | 12.5°C | 10.7°C | 81% | 55% | 81 mm |
| Jul | 11.7°C | 9.8°C | 83% | 51% | 54 mm |
| Aug | 12.4°C | 10.6°C | 82% | 49% | 54 mm |
| Sep | 13.3°C | 11.7°C | 80% | 43% | 16 mm |
| Oct | 14.4°C | 12.9°C | 76% | 37% | 14 mm |
| Nov | 16.1°C | 15.1°C | 74% | 26% | 3 mm |
| Dec | 17.3°C | 17.1°C | 76% | 21% | 3 mm |
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