Travel budget and cost of living in Linares (Chile) how much does a trip cost?

Linares travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Linares

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

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

Cost of living in Linares compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Linares in 2025 is 43% 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 Linares in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Linares by expense type

Restaurant budget in Linares

Lunch

$ 5.6/person
($ 5.6 to $ 24)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 30/person
($ 24 to $ 40)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 9/person
($ 7.9 to $ 10.2)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.4 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.6)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 3.3/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 5.6)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.7 to $ 3.4)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Linares

1-star hotel

$ 8.2/night
($ 8.2 to $ 26)

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95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 55/night
($ 54 to $ 55)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 128 to $ 164)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 143 to $ 143)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 8.2/night
($ 8.2 to $ 26)

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98% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 8.2/month
($ 8.2 to $ 26)

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95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 122/month
($ 122 to $ 122)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 174/month
($ 150 to $ 198)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

Cottage or guest house

$ 8.2/month
($ 8.2 to $ 26)

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96% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 348/month
($ 188 to $ 508)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Linares

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 6.8)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 6.9/kg
($ 4 to $ 9)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.8)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Linares

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Linares

Cinema

$ 6.8/ticket
($ 5.1 to $ 9)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Linares

Cigarettes

$ 5.6/pack
($ 5 to $ 7.9)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 58
($ 30 to $ 80)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 33
($ 17 to $ 52)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Santiago

$ 1276
(fair price: $ 1087)

Sydney → Santiago

$ 1901
(fair price: $ 1553)

Montreal → Santiago

$ 697
(fair price: $ 634)

Melbourne → Santiago

$ 1826
(fair price: $ 1503)

New York City → Santiago

$ 1015
(fair price: $ 834)

Auckland → Santiago

$ 2013
(fair price: $ 1553)