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San Pedro de Atacama vs Potosí

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile compared with Potosí, Bolivia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Country Chile Bolivia
Nomad score 5.3 / 10 4.6 / 10
Cost of living $2,984 / mo $600 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 23° / 7°C 16° / 2°C
Air quality (AQI) 31 Good 32 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Average high 24.4°C 16.2°C
Average low 7.6°C 0.8°C
Precipitation 5 mm / mo 27 mm / mo
Sunshine 353 h / mo 347 h / mo
Humidity 21% 36%
Rain days 1 / mo 4.6 / mo
Wind speed 22.7 km/h 27 km/h

CL San Pedro de Atacama · average high by month

BO Potosí · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
US AQI 31 32
PM2.5 6.5 µg/m³ 1.2 µg/m³
PM10 29.6 µg/m³ 4.9 µg/m³
Ozone 48 µg/m³ 56 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.3 1.8
Local Payment Services 4.5 3.6
Startup Scene 2.2 2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Air Conditioning 4.3 2.2
Green Spaces 2.3 3.4
Natural Disaster Risk 5.7 6.4
Noise Pollution 5.7 5.1
Seasonal Variety 4.8 4.0
Weather 6.8 4.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Mobile Network Coverage 7.0 5.6
Power Grid Reliability 6.8 4.8
Public WiFi Availability 3.9 3.0
VPN Reliability 7.3 6.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Accommodation Cost 3.9 8.7
Cost of Living 5.1 8.7
Currency Stability 7.2 4.7
Entertainment Cost 4.5 7.6
Food & Groceries 4.0 8.5
Gym Membership Cost 3.8 7.8
Transportation Cost 5.5 8.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Culture 7.2 7.9
Indoors Fun 3.6 3.7
Language Learning Opportunities 5.7 4.7
Local Experiences & Tours 8.9 7.4
Nightlife 5.1 3.6
Outdoors & Nature 9.9 6.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.2 1.1
Nomad Friendly 4.6 2.1
Online Community Presence 2.7 1.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Cafes with WiFi 5.1 3.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.0 1.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.2 2.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0 1.6
Internet Speed 5.8 4.1
Local SIM Card Availability 7.2 6.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Fitness Facilities 3.9 3.1
Food Scene 5.2 4.5
Healthy Food Options 5.3 3.6
Yoga Studios 5.2 2.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Healthcare 4.9 4.1
Healthcare Affordability 6.7 8.9
Healthcare Quality 4.6 3.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 6.0 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 4.3 2.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.9 2.7
Freedom of Speech 8.3 4.9
Political Stability 7.2 3.8
Tax Friendliness 5.3 4.3
Visa Ease 6.9 5.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Air Quality 7.9 3.5
Cleanliness 7.1 4.1
Environmental Quality 8.5 4.6
Family Friendly 6.2 4.1
Language Barrier 4.6 3.6
Work-Life Balance 7.5 5.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Female Friendly 7.4 5.4
Racial Tolerance 7.2 6.3
Safety 7.7 5.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Airport Connectivity 4.9 2.6
Cycling 4.8 2.4
Intercity Travel Options 5.3 5.0
Public Transit 2.8 4.2
Ride-sharing Services 1.6 2.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.9 1.4
Walkability 7.2 5.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Coworking Quality 3.3 1.4
Freelance Ecosystem 2.6 2.1
Networking Opportunities 3.1 2.3
Remote Job Opportunities 2.7 2.2
Time Zone Favorability 6.8 6.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Jeans $49 per pair $36 per pair
Summer Dress $35 per dress $29 per dress
Running Shoes $85 per pair $72 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Dining Out $120 per month $22 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Cinema Ticket $7.12 per ticket $5.78 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Coffee $4.16 per cup $1.44 per cup
Beer $4.93 per pint $2.17 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $13 per meal $3.61 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $71 per meal $29 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $6.50 per meal
Apples $2.41 per kg $1.16 per kg
Bread $2.85 per loaf $0.58 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.97 per bottle $0.58 per bottle
Milk $1.48 per liter $1.01 per liter
Rice $1.97 per kg $0.87 per kg
Chicken Fillets $8.21 per kg $5.78 per kg
Beef $15 per kg $10 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $10 per bottle $10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Groceries $307 per month $51 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Health Insurance $60 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Doctor Visit (GP) $49 per visit $14 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.31 per purchase $2.89 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Housing $493 per month $65 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $712 per month $116 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,588 per month $361 per month
Coworking Space $203 per month $36 per month
Coliving Space $602 per month $217 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Internet & Mobile $24 per month $10 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Leisure Activities $44 per month $5.78 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Haircut $16 per visit $4.33 per visit
Laundry $4.93 per kg $2.17 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Mobile Plan $18 per month $5.78 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $42 per month $29 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $4.33 one-time
Gym Membership $53 per month $14 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $24 per hour $8.67 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Transportation $38 per month $7.22 per month
Taxi Start $2.19 per trip $1.44 per trip
Taxi per km $1.64 per km $0.72 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $49 per month $22 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $9.31 per trip $4.33 per trip
Gasoline $1.59 per liter $1.16 per liter
Scooter Rental $16 per month $10 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CL San Pedro de Atacama BO Potosí
Utilities $71 per month $12 per month