Santiago, Chile

In 2022, a single person living in Santiago needs approximately CLP 997,040/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around CLP 2,020,920/month. Santiago is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Santiago costs approximately CLP 572,000/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around CLP 1,100,000/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Santiago are approximately CLP 281,600 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Santiago costs CLP 33,440 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Santiago average CLP 74,800 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Santiago is located in Chile (Americas). With a 1-bed rent of CLP 572,000/month and total single-person expenses around CLP 997,040/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Santiago costs approximately CLP 4,400 in 2022. Budget around CLP 35,200/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 2022, a single person needs approximately CLP 997,040/month. This covers rent (CLP 572,000), groceries (CLP 281,600), transport (CLP 33,440), utilities (CLP 74,800) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around CLP 2,020,920/month.