Punta Arenas travel budget

Punta Arenas: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Punta Arenas

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 35 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 980* (928312 CLP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 3094* (2933070 CLP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 95 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 4238* (4017944 CLP)

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



Cost of living in Punta Arenas compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Punta Arenas in 2025 is 18% 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 Punta Arenas in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Punta Arenas by expense type

Restaurant budget in Punta Arenas

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Punta Arenas is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Punta Arenas (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.6121230308.88.844United StatesPunta ArenasLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 8 to $ 14)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 24 to $ 36)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.8/person
($ 7.4 to $ 10.2)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 2.8 to $ 3.4)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.3)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Punta Arenas

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Punta Arenas is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Punta Arenas (compared to United States)16916924924935035017917925725793931361361351358484103103United StatesPunta Arenas2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 35/night
($ 35 to $ 35)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 48 to $ 153)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 64 to $ 232)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 100 to $ 186)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 56 to $ 198)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 84/month
($ 48 to $ 140)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 112/month
($ 57 to $ 178)

57% 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
$ 142/month
($ 111 to $ 191)

37% 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
$ 103/month
($ 65 to $ 164)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 127/month
($ 68 to $ 203)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Punta Arenas

On average, the price of supermarket food in Punta Arenas is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Punta Arenas (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.24.64.610103.63.61.61.6United StatesPunta ArenasEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 1.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.6/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 5.6)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10/kg
($ 9.2 to $ 11)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 4)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Punta Arenas

On average, the price of transport in Punta Arenas is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Punta Arenas (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182820.70.72.22.21.61.67373United StatesPunta ArenasBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

53% 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)
$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 73/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 136)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Punta Arenas

On average, budget for leisure activities in Punta Arenas is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.2/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 8.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 52/hr
( $ 52)

123% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Punta Arenas

On average, shopping budget in Punta Arenas is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.9/pack
($ 5.5 to $ 6.8)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 66
($ 64 to $ 70)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 30 to $ 64)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Punta Arenas
London → Punta Arenas
London → Punta Arenas
$ 1501
(fair price: $ 1273)
New York City → Punta Arenas
New York City → Punta Arenas
New York City → Punta Arenas
$ 1028
(fair price: $ 914)
Los Angeles → Punta Arenas
Los Angeles  → Punta Arenas
Los Angeles  → Punta Arenas
$ 1088
(fair price: $ 973)
Sydney → Punta Arenas
Sydney → Punta Arenas
Sydney → Punta Arenas
$ 2202
(fair price: $ 1830)
Chicago → Punta Arenas
Chicago → Punta Arenas
Chicago → Punta Arenas
$ 1042
(fair price: $ 940)
Toronto → Punta Arenas
Toronto → Punta Arenas
Toronto → Punta Arenas
$ 1024
(fair price: $ 859)



About this information on the cost of living in Punta Arenas

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

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

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