At a glance
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Nomad score | 5.4 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,942 / mo | $1,855 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 7° / 6°C | 8° / 5°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 15 Good | 23 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Average high | 9.9°C | 9.1°C |
| Average low | 5.1°C | 4°C |
| Precipitation | 43 mm / mo | 63 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 293 h / mo | 219 h / mo |
| Humidity | 70% | 76% |
| Rain days | 8.6 / mo | 13.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 22.4 km/h | 32.7 km/h |
AR
El Calafate · average high by month
J 17
F 17
M 13
A 10
M 7
J 4
J 3
A 4
S 7
O 9
N 13
D 15
CL
Punta Arenas · average high by month
J 14
F 14
M 11
A 9
M 7
J 4
J 4
A 6
S 7
O 9
N 11
D 13
Air quality
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| US AQI | 15 | 23 |
| PM2.5 | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 30 µg/m³ | 50 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| Startup Scene | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Air Conditioning | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Green Spaces | 7.5 | 5.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.0 | 6.3 |
| Weather | 5.1 | 2.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.9 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Currency Stability | 2.7 | 6.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.0 | 5.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Culture | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.5 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.1 | 2.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.9 | 7.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Food Scene | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Healthcare | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.2 | 6.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Political Stability | 5.5 | 7.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.1 | 6.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Air Quality | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Cleanliness | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Family Friendly | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Language Barrier | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.4 | 7.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Female Friendly | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 8.2 | 7.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Cycling | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Public Transit | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.5 | 4.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Walkability | 6.7 | 6.1 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Coworking Quality | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Jeans | $50 per pair | $56 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $38 per dress | $39 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $86 per pair | $95 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Dining Out | $65 per month | $67 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.16 per ticket | $8.94 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Coffee | $2.89 per cup | $2.79 per cup |
| Beer | $3.79 per pint | $3.91 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $11 per meal | $8.94 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $45 per meal | $56 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.92 per meal | $9.50 per meal |
| Apples | $1.93 per kg | $2.79 per kg |
| Bread | $1.65 per loaf | $1.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.10 per bottle | $1.34 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.27 per liter | $1.34 per liter |
| Rice | $1.79 per kg | $1.79 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.33 per kg | $6.70 per kg |
| Beef | $8.61 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $6.54 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Groceries | $193 per month | $201 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Health Insurance | $31 per month | $34 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $45 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.65 per purchase | $7.82 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Housing | $310 per month | $391 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $468 per month | $503 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $998 per month | $1,005 per month |
| Coworking Space | $127 per month | $201 per month |
| Coliving Space | $516 per month | $670 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Internet & Mobile | $19 per month | $34 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Leisure Activities | $24 per month | $34 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Haircut | $8.26 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.54 per kg | $7.82 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Mobile Plan | $15 per month | $22 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $33 per month | $50 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.85 one-time | $13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $26 per month | $39 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Transportation | $29 per month | $45 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.24 per trip | $2.79 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.96 per km | $1.34 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $17 per month | $39 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.37 per trip | $6.70 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.67 per liter | $1.45 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $24 per month | $28 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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El Calafate
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Punta Arenas
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| Utilities | $45 per month | $78 per month |