Cost of living
Valparaiso (Chile) compared to Calama
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Overview comparison
Valparaiso (Chile)Calama
Consumer prices in Valparaiso (Chile) are roughly 18% higher than in Calama.
Cost of living
| Item | Valparaiso (Chile) | Calama |
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| Total with rent one person | 810 | 633 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,086 | 2,287 |
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| Without rent one person | 473 | 489 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,706 | 1,229 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 402.61 | 226.09 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 634.88 | 749.85 |
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| Food person | 421 | 350 |
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| Food family | 953 | 820 |
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| Transport person | 76.73 | 40.56 |
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| Transport family | 203.32 | 135.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.95 years | 77.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Valparaiso (Chile) | Calama |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.82 | 8.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.73 | 24.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.66 | 8.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.87 | 2.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.52 | 1.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.81 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Valparaiso (Chile) | Calama |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 423.75 | 348.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 268.82 | 191.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 753.3 | 925.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 457.64 | 597.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.47 | 28.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 118.39 | 49.35 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.37 | 17.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Valparaiso (Chile) | Calama |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.77 | 4.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,003 | 1,873 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,920 | 1,095 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 | 1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 53.52% | 38.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.36 | 11.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Valparaiso (Chile) | Calama |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.23 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.67 | 4.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.76 | 12.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.23 | 7.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.37 | 8.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Valparaiso (Chile) | Calama |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.47 | 39.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.74 | 5.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.59 | 46.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.96 | 4.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.18 | 36.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.77 | 44.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 434.6 | 313.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,563 | 3,171 |
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