Iquique travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Iquique

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Iquique for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 20 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 664* (643258 CLP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2389* (2316286 CLP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 71 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3476* (3371368 CLP)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Iquique compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Iquique in 2024 is 41% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Iquique in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Iquique by expense type

Restaurant budget in Iquique

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Iquique is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.7/person
($ 3.6 to $ 16)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 16 to $ 43)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 6.2 to $ 7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.7)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 0.8 for 330ml
( $ 0.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Iquique

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Iquique is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 20/night
($ 20 to $ 20)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 39 to $ 122)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 38 to $ 142)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 103/night
($ 64 to $ 158)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 40/night
($ 40 to $ 154)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 27/month
($ 23 to $ 30)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 90/month
($ 50 to $ 144)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 97/month
($ 43 to $ 154)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 39/month
($ 39 to $ 39)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 104/month
($ 58 to $ 164)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Iquique

On average, the price of supermarket food in Iquique is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
( $ 3.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
( $ 11)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
( $ 2.3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
( $ 1.4)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Iquique

On average, the price of transport in Iquique is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.9
( $ 2.9)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 42/24hrs
($ 29 to $ 90)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Iquique

On average, budget for leisure activities in Iquique is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7/ticket
( $ 7)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
($ 6.8 to $ 28)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Iquique

On average, shopping budget in Iquique is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.2/pack
( $ 7.2)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 32
($ 27 to $ 38)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
($ 13 to $ 38)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Santiago
Sydney → Santiago
Sydney → Santiago
$ 1787
(fair price: $ 1493)
Melbourne → Santiago
Melbourne → Santiago
Melbourne → Santiago
$ 1747
(fair price: $ 1430)
New York City → Santiago
New York City → Santiago
New York City → Santiago
$ 938
(fair price: $ 784)
London → Santiago
London → Santiago
London → Santiago
$ 1105
(fair price: $ 962)
Montreal → Santiago
Montreal → Santiago
Montreal → Santiago
$ 674
(fair price: $ 586)
Toronto → Santiago
Toronto → Santiago
Toronto → Santiago
$ 783
(fair price: $ 643)



About this information on the cost of living in Iquique

The information about the cost of living in Iquique shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Iquique was updated on 11-11-2024.

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