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Cost of living in La Serena, Chile

Summary of cost of living in La Serena

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CH$2,187,333
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CH$961,903
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in La Serena
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$14,383
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$7,867
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$2,765
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$1,096
12 eggs, large CH$3,080
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,086
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$4,805
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$1,458
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$1,305
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$1,113
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$4,435
2 liters of coca-cola CH$1,774
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$838
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$667,231
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$430,278
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$53,021
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$517,957
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$353,323
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$47,204
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$19,190
40” flat screen tv CH$219,954
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CH$63,192
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$9,173
Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$12,571
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CH$45,580
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CH$22,498
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$56,911
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CH$58,583
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$12,467,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$1,216
Monthly ticket public transport CH$44,098
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CH$11,299
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CH$2,830
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$7,014
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CH$40,000
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CH$4,069
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$2,696
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$2,438
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$1,380
Tube of toothpaste CH$1,640
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$8,938
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CH$22,848
2 tickets to the movies CH$9,228
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CH$33,960
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CH$33,828
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$6,805
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CH$3,106
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CH$2,654
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CH$431,856
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CH$91
1 month of gym membership in business district CH$35,675
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$4,026
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 215 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: December 01, 2023

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