Island in Valparaíso, Chile
Cost of living in Easter Island
How much a month costs in Easter Island
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,040–3,050 ($2M–3M).
Prices in Easter Island
Typical 2026 ranges in CLP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CLP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $25,000–45,000 | $25–46 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $90,000–200,000 | $92–204 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $8,000–14,000 | $8.1–14.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $20,000–40,000 | $20–41 |
| Cappuccino | $3,500–5,500 | $3.6–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $4,500–7,500 | $4.6–7.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $5,000–9,000 | $5.1–9.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10,000–18,000 | $10.2–18.3 |
Value for money: 42/100
A value score of 42/100 means Easter Island gives more quality of life per dollar than 41% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 82/100. It's the 11th most affordable of 11 places we cover in Chile.
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Cost of living across Chile
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Valparaíso | $967–1,430 | 78/100 |
| Chiloé | $967–1,530 | 78/100 |
| Viña del Mar | $1,020–1,630 | 85/100 |
| Pucón | $1,120–1,730 | 75/100 |
| Puerto Varas | $1,120–1,730 | 71/100 |
| La Serena | $1,120–1,730 | 80/100 |
| Santiago | $1,220–1,830 | 65/100 |
| Punta Arenas | $1,220–1,830 | 70/100 |
| Puerto Natales | $1,320–2,040 | 59/100 |
| San Pedro de Atacama | $1,430–2,240 | 62/100 |
| Easter Island | $2,040–3,050 | 42/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Easter Island
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| El Chaltén | Argentina | $1,180–1,900 |
| El Calafate | Argentina | $1,250–1,970 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Easter Island?
About $1,120–1,530 on a lean budget, $2,040–3,050 for a comfortable month and $4,070–7,130 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Easter Island?
A local meal is $8,000–14,000 ($8.1–14.3); a mid-range restaurant is $20,000–40,000 ($20–41) per person.
Is Chile expensive?
Prices in Chile are about 48% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Corporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF)
- Servicio Nacional de Turismo (Sernatur)
- LATAM Airlines
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.