Chile vs Chile · 421 km apart
Chile
single / month
Cheaper overallChile
single / month
| Expense | El Monte | La Serena | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.13 | $6.04 | El Monte |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.52 | $24.17 | El Monte |
| Cappuccino | $1.54 | $1.81 | El Monte |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $137 | El Monte |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.81 | $22.15 | El Monte |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.59 | $58.41 | El Monte |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.36 | $16.92 | El Monte |
| Fitness club membership | $14.36 | $16.92 | El Monte |
| Cinema ticket | $3.76 | $4.43 | El Monte |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $222 | $272 | El Monte |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $154 | $189 | El Monte |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $463 | $568 | El Monte |
| Total single-person budget | $496 | $592 | El Monte |
| Average net salary | $810 | $954 |
El Monte is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in El Monte runs about $496 versus $592 in La Serena — a difference of roughly 19%.
Salary-adjusted, La Serena leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in El Monte · Full cost of living in La Serena