Cost of living in Punta Arenas, Chile

Summary of cost of living in Punta Arenas

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CH$2,248,536
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CH$1,019,708
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Punta Arenas
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$10,036
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$6,117
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$2,700
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$1,243
12 eggs, large CH$2,331
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,839
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$5,454
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$1,750
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$1,104
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$1,476
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$5,975
2 liters of coca-cola CH$2,199
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$1,004
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$749,602
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$480,135
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$106,529
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$464,076
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$336,144
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$66,151
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$18,158
40” flat screen tv CH$251,794
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CH$67,396
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$9,143
Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$9,346
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CH$36,564
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CH$25,456
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$56,542
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CH$64,196
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$13,655,500
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$1,233
Monthly ticket public transport CH$34,890
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CH$7,753
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CH$6,367
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$9,837
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CH$40,988
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CH$5,730
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$3,712
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$2,953
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$1,986
Tube of toothpaste CH$1,684
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$15,240
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CH$17,177
2 tickets to the movies CH$8,284
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CH$29,109
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CH$40,171
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$6,721
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CH$3,148
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CH$3,085
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CH$380,986
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CH$90
1 month of gym membership in business district CH$43,369
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$3,797
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 105 prices entered by 15 different people.
Latest price update: September 26, 2023

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