Santiago, Chile

In 2026, a single person living in Santiago needs approximately CLP 1,221,873/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around CLP 2,476,637/month. Santiago is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Santiago costs approximately CLP 700,986/month in 2026. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around CLP 1,348,050/month. Rent has changed +3.2% vs 2025.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Santiago are approximately CLP 345,101 in 2026. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Santiago costs CLP 40,981 in 2026, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Santiago average CLP 91,667 in 2026, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Santiago is located in Chile (Americas). With a 1-bed rent of CLP 700,986/month and total single-person expenses around CLP 1,221,873/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Santiago costs approximately CLP 5,392 in 2026. Budget around CLP 43,138/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Santiago from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 22.6% over this period (from CLP 572,000 in 2022 to CLP 700,986 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Santiago in 2026, a single person needs approximately CLP 1,221,873/month. This covers rent (CLP 700,986), groceries (CLP 345,101), transport (CLP 40,981), utilities (CLP 91,667) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around CLP 2,476,637/month.