Cost of living
Los Lagos compared to Punta Arenas
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Overview comparison
Los LagosPunta Arenas
Consumer prices in Punta Arenas are roughly 20% higher than in Los Lagos.
Cost of living
| Item | Los Lagos | Punta Arenas |
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| Total with rent one person | 817 | 1,003 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,964 | 2,131 |
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| Without rent one person | 495 | 525 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,569 | 1,995 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 436.04 | 444.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 513.79 | 824.24 |
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| Food person | 332 | 477 |
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| Food family | 778 | 971 |
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| Transport person | 40.77 | 36.18 |
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| Transport family | 112.58 | 111.68 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.25 years | 81.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Los Lagos | Punta Arenas |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.18 | 11.28 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.24 | 41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.71 | 7.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.32 | 3.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.37 | 3.87 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.3 | 2.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Los Lagos | Punta Arenas |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 383.93 | 451.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 331.07 | 331.7 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 713.71 | 884.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 463.08 | 667.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.06 | 99.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.15 | 166.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.51 | 19.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Los Lagos | Punta Arenas |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.4 | 3.5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,652 | 503 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,184 | 1,386 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 | 0.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.95% | 25.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.52 | 14.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 1.59 |
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Groceries
| Item | Los Lagos | Punta Arenas |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.59 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.57 | 4.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.47 | 13.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.71 | 9.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.66 | 15.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 1.5 |
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Other
| Item | Los Lagos | Punta Arenas |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.89 | 54.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.01 | 7.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 39.84 | 41.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.53 | 10.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.47 | 59.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 60.68 | 92.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 414.84 | 354.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,477 | 6,636 |
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