Arica travel budget

Arica: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Arica

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 22 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 648* (614166 CLP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 8.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 2311* (2192330 CLP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 3406* (3231536 CLP)

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



Cost of living in Arica compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Arica in 2025 is 47% 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 Arica in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Arica by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arica

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Arica is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Arica (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.65.65.617174.64.62.72.7United StatesAricaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.6/person
( $ 5.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
( $ 17)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.6/person
( $ 4.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 0.9 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
( $ 1.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arica

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Arica is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Arica (compared to United States)16816824824834934917917925725776768787929222225151United StatesArica2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 22/night
($ 22 to $ 22)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 42 to $ 120)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 44 to $ 138)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 92/night
($ 86 to $ 100)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 45 to $ 139)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 22/month
($ 22 to $ 22)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 76/month
($ 45 to $ 117)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 91/month
($ 46 to $ 138)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 51/month
($ 47 to $ 53)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 102/month
($ 60 to $ 147)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Arica

On average, the price of supermarket food in Arica is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Arica (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.22.32.35.65.61.31.30.90.9United StatesAricaEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.6/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 5.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Arica

On average, the price of transport in Arica is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Arica (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182820.80.82.52.51.31.34444United StatesAricaBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
( $ 0.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 31 to $ 82)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Arica

On average, budget for leisure activities in Arica is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.1/ticket
($ 8.1 to $ 8.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arica

On average, shopping budget in Arica is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 10 to $ 10)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 46
( $ 46)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
( $ 24)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Santiago
London → Santiago
London → Santiago
$ 1283
(fair price: $ 1099)
Sydney → Santiago
Sydney → Santiago
Sydney → Santiago
$ 1923
(fair price: $ 1583)
Montreal → Santiago
Montreal → Santiago
Montreal → Santiago
$ 701
(fair price: $ 638)
Melbourne → Santiago
Melbourne → Santiago
Melbourne → Santiago
$ 1841
(fair price: $ 1525)
New York City → Santiago
New York City → Santiago
New York City → Santiago
$ 1025
(fair price: $ 842)
Auckland → Santiago
Auckland → Santiago
Auckland → Santiago
$ 2043
(fair price: $ 1568)



About this information on the cost of living in Arica

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

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

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