At a glance
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Puerto Natales
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 AR
El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Nomad score | 5.3 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,448 / mo | $1,942 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 10° / 4°C | 7° / 6°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 18 Good | 15 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 9.4°C | 9.9°C |
| Average low | 2.6°C | 5.1°C |
| Precipitation | 108 mm / mo | 43 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 224 h / mo | 293 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 70% |
| Rain days | 15.9 / mo | 8.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.7 km/h | 22.4 km/h |
CL
Puerto Natales · average high by month
J 15
F 15
M 12
A 10
M 6
J 3
J 3
A 5
S 8
O 10
N 13
D 14
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
Air quality
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| US AQI | 18 | 15 |
| PM2.5 | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 44 µg/m³ | 30 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 1.1 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Startup Scene | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Green Spaces | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.8 | 7.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Weather | 3.9 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.9 | 6.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Cost of Living | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| Currency Stability | 7.0 | 2.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.1 | 7.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.0 | 6.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.6 | 5.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Nightlife | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.4 | 9.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Cafes with WiFi | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Internet Speed | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.2 | 6.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Food Scene | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.1 | 2.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Healthcare | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.8 | 5.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Political Stability | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 6.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Cleanliness | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Language Barrier | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 7.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Female Friendly | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 8.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Cycling | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Public Transit | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Walkability | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Coworking Quality | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Jeans | $44 per pair | $50 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $33 per dress | $38 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $67 per pair | $86 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $89 per month | $65 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.66 per ticket | $5.16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Coffee | $3.11 per cup | $2.89 per cup |
| Beer | $3.88 per pint | $3.79 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.88 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $39 per meal | $45 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.77 per meal | $7.92 per meal |
| Apples | $1.66 per kg | $1.93 per kg |
| Bread | $2.00 per loaf | $1.65 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.33 per bottle | $1.10 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.22 per liter | $1.27 per liter |
| Rice | $1.66 per kg | $1.79 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.10 per kg | $6.33 per kg |
| Beef | $8.88 per kg | $8.61 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.99 per bottle | $6.54 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Groceries | $200 per month | $193 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $31 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $39 per visit | $31 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.44 per purchase | $5.65 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $277 per month | $310 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $422 per month | $468 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $610 per month | $998 per month |
| Coworking Space | $100 per month | $127 per month |
| Coliving Space | $388 per month | $516 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $28 per month | $19 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $33 per month | $24 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Haircut | $13 per visit | $8.26 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.88 per kg | $6.54 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Mobile Plan | $13 per month | $15 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $33 per month | $33 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $13 one-time | $5.85 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $39 per month | $26 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $13 per hour | $11 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Transportation | $33 per month | $29 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.00 per trip | $1.24 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.00 per km | $0.96 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $28 per month | $17 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.77 per trip | $5.37 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.44 per liter | $0.67 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $33 per month | $24 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Puerto Natales
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El Calafate
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| Utilities | $67 per month | $45 per month |