The cost of living in the city is also a factor to have in mind.
The Enterprise and Business Investigation Center (CEIN) of the Economy and Business Faculty of the University of Development published the Cities Cost of Living Index 2010.
This index pointed out that the capital, Santiago, is still the most expensive city in Chile.
In contrast, Talca (in middle south) is the cheapest one. Copiapó (in middle north) is the one that became more expensive in the last five years.
According to the research, the size and the density of the population and the income per capita are variables that affect the cost of living of a city. This explains the differences between the cost of living of the cities.
The following link provides you a general vision of the cost of living in Chile:
