Cost of living
Iquique compared to Valparaiso (Chile)
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Overview comparison
IquiqueValparaiso (Chile)
Consumer prices in Valparaiso (Chile) are roughly 20% higher than in Iquique.
Cost of living
| Item | Iquique | Valparaiso (Chile) |
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| Total with rent one person | 881 | 810 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,971 | 2,086 |
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| Without rent one person | 475 | 473 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,445 | 1,706 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 338.01 | 402.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 569.34 | 634.88 |
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| Food person | 253 | 421 |
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| Food family | 756 | 953 |
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| Transport person | 38.2 | 76.73 |
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| Transport family | 127.75 | 203.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.82 years | 71.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Iquique | Valparaiso (Chile) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.34 | 10.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.25 | 52.73 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.26 | 6.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.4 | 2.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.51 | 3.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.08 | 1.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Iquique | Valparaiso (Chile) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 334.08 | 423.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 335.69 | 268.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 539.56 | 753.3 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 373.26 | 457.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.4 | 68.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 92.05 | 118.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.64 | 20.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Iquique | Valparaiso (Chile) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.81 | 5.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,655 | 2,003 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,302 | 1,920 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.18% | 53.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.88 | 10.36 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Iquique | Valparaiso (Chile) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.2 | 1.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.39 | 3.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.68 | 13.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.85 | 5.23 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.84 | 13.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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Other
| Item | Iquique | Valparaiso (Chile) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.62 | 24.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.32 | 6.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.95 | 46.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.56 | 7.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.66 | 43.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.31 | 79.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 487.1 | 434.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,138 | 4,563 |
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