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