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About Arica

Arica, Chile is a sunny coastal city with a relaxed pace, low cost of living, and great year-round weather 🌞🌊. Digital nomads may enjoy its beachside lifestyle, growing café scene, and easy access to nature like deserts and the Andes. Internet can be decent in central areas, though infrastructure is quieter than in bigger Chilean cities.

Through the year

Best in January (75) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 2 mm Feb: 3 mm Mar: 1 mm Apr: 0 mm May: 2 mm Jun: 3 mm Jul: 2 mm Aug: 3 mm Sep: 0 mm Oct: 1 mm Nov: 1 mm Dec: 1 mm Jan: 27°C / 20°C Feb: 28°C / 21°C Mar: 27°C / 20°C Apr: 24°C / 18°C May: 21°C / 16°C Jun: 19°C / 14°C Jul: 18°C / 13°C Aug: 19°C / 13°C Sep: 20°C / 14°C Oct: 21°C / 15°C Nov: 23°C / 16°C Dec: 25°C / 18°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.8
Internet Speed 7.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9
Safety 6.9
Accommodation Cost 6.6
Weather 8.2
Nomad Friendly 4.6
Female Friendly 6.9
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Arica
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $335.15 per month
Coworking Space $134.06 per month
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.70 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $39.10 per month
Mobile Plan $22.34 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $33.52 per month
Coffee $2.79 per cup
Beer $3.91 per pint

Other cities in Chile

Other cities in Chile
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Santiago $2,633 6.9 Compare
2 Vina del Mar $2,688 6.5 Compare
3 Valparaíso $2,206 6.3 Compare
4 La Serena $2,806 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Copacabana BO Bolivia $542 4.9 Compare
2 Arequipa PE Peru $1,956 6.3 Compare
3 Tacna PE Peru $1,639 5.5 Compare
4 Iquique CL Chile $2,464 6.1 Compare

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