Cost of living in La Serena
La Serena, Chile
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Cost of living in La Serena vs. Chile overall average
La Serena is 11.6% more expensive than Chile overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.7% less in La Serena
- Groceries
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pay 3.9% more in La Serena
- Transportation
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pay 16.6% more in La Serena
- Housing
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pay 15.5% less in La Serena
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 27.2% more in La Serena
- Clothing
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pay 49.9% more in La Serena
The cost of clothing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and groceries in La Serena are more expensive than in Chile. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in La Serena.
La Serena Cost of Living Breakdown
Cost
|
Range | |
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.73
CLF0.1900
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.34
CLF0.2100
|
$7.21
-
$9.48
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Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.08
CLF0.0300
|
$0.62
-
$1.55
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Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.67
CLF0.0200
|
$0.62
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$0.72
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La Serena - Cost of restaurants
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Cost
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Range | |
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Bread
1 loaf
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$2.40
CLF0.0600
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$1.34
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$3.39
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Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.21
CLF0.1600
|
$5.77
-
$6.70
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Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.59
CLF0.1200
|
$3.43
-
$5.26
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Eggs
1 dozen
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$3.81
CLF0.1000
|
$2.06
-
$4.33
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Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
CLF0.0700
|
$2.10
-
$3.74
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Apples (1 lb) |
$0.84
CLF0.0200
|
$0.37
-
$1.26
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Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.79
CLF0.0200
|
$0.56
-
$0.93
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Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.59
CLF0.0100
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$0.37
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$0.79
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Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
CLF0.0200
|
$0.47
-
$0.93
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Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.53
CLF0.0100
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$0.37
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$0.79
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Onions (1 lb) |
$0.56
CLF0.0100
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$0.37
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$0.75
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La Serena - Cost of groceries
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Cost
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Range | |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.38
CLF0.1300
|
$5.02
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$5.46
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Monthly public transit pass |
$36.05
CLF0.9100
|
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,971.70
CLF501.4500
|
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.20
CLF0.4300
|
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Range | |
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$21.25
CLF0.5300
|
$17.41
-
$25.75
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1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$350.20
CLF8.7900
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$226.60
-
$412.00
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$272.95
CLF6.8500
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$154.50
-
$391.40
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$67.26
CLF1.6900
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$44.63
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$110.27
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Range | |
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
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Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
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Cost
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Range | |
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.06
CLF0.0500
|
$2.06
-
$5.15
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Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.88
CLF0.0700
|
$2.68
-
$3.09
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.15
CLF0.1300
|
$4.33
-
$5.67
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Monthly membership at local gym |
$85.83
CLF2.1600
|
$20.60
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$206.00
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.24
CLF0.2100
|
$5.15
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$8.24
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Cost
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Range | |
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
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$43.78
CLF1.1000
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$36.05
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$51.50
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$61.80
CLF1.5500
|
$51.50
-
$72.10
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.70
CLF2.3300
|
$61.80
-
$123.60
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Men's business shoes (leather) |
$104.72
CLF2.6300
|
$85.83
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$123.60
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La Serena - Cost of clothing
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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Chile
to see the average cost of cities throughout Chile, like
Valdivia,
Puerto Montt,
La Serena,
Santiago,
Iquique,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Chile compared to La Serena.
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