City, Chile
Cost of living in Valparaíso
How much a month costs in Valparaíso
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $967–1,430 ($950,000–1.4M).
Prices in Valparaíso
Typical 2026 ranges in CLP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CLP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $300,000–550,000 | $305–560 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $220,000–400,000 | $224–407 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $10,000–18,000 | $10.2–18.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $45,000–90,000 | $46–92 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $4,500–7,500 | $4.6–7.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $12,000–22,000 | $12–22 |
| Cappuccino | $2,500–4,000 | $2.5–4.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $3,000–5,000 | $3.1–5.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $500–800 | $0.51–0.81 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $3,500–6,500 | $3.6–6.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $20,000–40,000 | $20–41 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $8,000–15,000 | $8.1–15.3 |
Value for money: 78/100
A value score of 78/100 means Valparaíso gives more quality of life per dollar than 77% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100. It's the 1st 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 Valparaíso
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 |
| Máncora | Peru | $726–1,220 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Valparaíso?
About $560–764 on a lean budget, $967–1,430 for a comfortable month and $2,040–3,260 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Valparaíso?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $300,000–550,000 ($305–560) a month in the center and $220,000–400,000 ($224–407) outside it.
How much does food cost in Valparaíso?
A local meal is $4,500–7,500 ($4.6–7.6); a mid-range restaurant is $12,000–22,000 ($12–22) 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
- Merval (Metro Regional de Valparaíso)
- Servicio Nacional de Turismo (Sernatur)
- Aeropuerto de Santiago
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.