At a glance
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El Chalten
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 CL
Cochrane
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| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Nomad score | 5.0 / 10 | 4.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $796 / mo | $1,947 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 7° / -3°C | 13° / 5°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 24 Good | 25 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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El Chalten
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CL
Cochrane
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 9.6°C | 12°C |
| Average low | 2.2°C | 3°C |
| Precipitation | 138 mm / mo | 155 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 242 h / mo | 250 h / mo |
| Humidity | 67% | 77% |
| Rain days | 14.2 / mo | 13.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.4 km/h | 8.9 km/h |
AR
El Chalten · average high by month
J 16
F 16
M 13
A 10
M 6
J 4
J 3
A 5
S 7
O 9
N 13
D 15
CL
Cochrane · average high by month
J 19
F 19
M 15
A 12
M 7
J 4
J 4
A 7
S 9
O 13
N 16
D 18
Air quality
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| US AQI | 24 | 25 |
| PM2.5 | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 0.4 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 43 µg/m³ | 47 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Startup Scene | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Air Conditioning | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Green Spaces | 9.6 | 8.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.3 | 5.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Weather | 5.3 | 3.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.5 | 6.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.0 | 4.6 |
| Cost of Living | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Currency Stability | 3.7 | 7.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.3 | 4.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Culture | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.9 | 9.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Cafes with WiFi | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Internet Speed | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 5.7 | 4.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Food Scene | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.7 | 1.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Healthcare | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Political Stability | 5.2 | 7.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Air Quality | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Cleanliness | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Family Friendly | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Language Barrier | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.3 | 7.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Female Friendly | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Airport Connectivity | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Cycling | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Public Transit | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Walkability | 8.0 | 5.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Coworking Quality | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.6 | 6.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Jeans | $55 per pair | $49 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $42 per dress | $38 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $138 per pair | $87 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Dining Out | $28 per month | $66 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Cinema Ticket | $8.30 per ticket | $6.56 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Coffee | $4.84 per cup | $2.73 per cup |
| Beer | $5.53 per pint | $3.83 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $12 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $55 per meal | $55 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $14 per meal | $8.75 per meal |
| Apples | $3.46 per kg | $2.19 per kg |
| Bread | $1.66 per loaf | $2.19 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.38 per bottle | $1.09 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.66 per liter | $1.31 per liter |
| Rice | $2.08 per kg | $1.97 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.30 per kg | $7.66 per kg |
| Beef | $17 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $17 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Groceries | $97 per month | $164 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Health Insurance | $24 per month | $55 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $42 per visit | $44 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.92 per purchase | $8.75 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Housing | $100 per month | $273 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $415 per month | $383 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $969 per month | $766 per month |
| Coworking Space | $208 per month | $131 per month |
| Coliving Space | $692 per month | $547 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Internet & Mobile | $8.30 per month | $33 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Leisure Activities | $6.92 per month | $22 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Haircut | $14 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Laundry | $11 per kg | $11 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $16 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $69 per month | $33 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $6.92 one-time | $13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $42 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Transportation | $8.30 per month | $22 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.15 per trip | $0.55 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.08 per km | $1.31 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $28 per month | $44 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $9.69 per trip | $6.56 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.66 per liter | $1.53 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $21 per month | $33 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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El Chalten
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Cochrane
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| Utilities | $19 per month | $87 per month |