Town in Magallanes, Chile
Cost of living in Puerto Natales
How much a month costs in Puerto Natales
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,320–2,040 ($1.3M–2M).
Prices in Puerto Natales
Typical 2026 ranges in CLP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CLP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $14,000–25,000 | $14–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $60,000–140,000 | $61–143 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $6,000–10,000 | $6.1–10.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $15,000–28,000 | $15–29 |
| Cappuccino | $3,000–4,500 | $3.1–4.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $3,500–6,000 | $3.6–6.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $800–1,500 | $0.8–1.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $3,000–5,000 | $3.1–5.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $8,000–15,000 | $8.1–15.3 |
Value for money: 59/100
A value score of 59/100 means Puerto Natales gives more quality of life per dollar than 58% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 9th 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 Puerto Natales
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Puerto Natales?
About $764–1,020 on a lean budget, $1,320–2,040 for a comfortable month and $3,050–5,090 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Puerto Natales?
A local meal is $6,000–10,000 ($6.1–10.2); a mid-range restaurant is $15,000–28,000 ($15–29) 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)
- Bus Sur
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.