At a glance
 CL
Valparaíso
|
 AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Nomad score | 6.2 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,514 / mo | $1,352 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 16°C | 36° / 21°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 58 Moderate | 33 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 18°C | 22.3°C |
| Average low | 11.7°C | 12.3°C |
| Precipitation | 36 mm / mo | 20 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 311 h / mo | 320 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 46% |
| Rain days | 2.8 / mo | 3.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 21.9 km/h | 15.9 km/h |
CL
Valparaíso · average high by month
J 21
F 21
M 21
A 18
M 17
J 15
J 15
A 15
S 16
O 17
N 19
D 20
AR
Mendoza · average high by month
J 31
F 29
M 26
A 21
M 16
J 13
J 13
A 16
S 20
O 25
N 28
D 30
Air quality
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 58 | 33 |
| PM2.5 | 11.5 µg/m³ | 6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13.9 µg/m³ | 12.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 23 µg/m³ | 51 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.8 | 6.1 |
| Startup Scene | 6.0 | 5.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.0 | 6.4 |
| Green Spaces | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Weather | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.2 | 8.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.2 | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 2.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.0 | 8.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Internet Speed | 9.2 | 7.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Food Scene | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.5 | 5.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.9 | 6.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| Political Stability | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.9 | 8.8 |
| Cleanliness | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Family Friendly | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Language Barrier | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.2 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 4.8 | 6.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Cycling | 3.3 | 6.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Public Transit | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.5 | 6.0 |
| Walkability | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.6 | 8.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $42 per pair | $53 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $36 per dress | $36 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $65 per pair | $79 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $58 per month | $66 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.40 per ticket | $12 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $5.59 per cup | $1.98 per cup |
| Beer | $3.92 per pint | $2.64 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $11 per meal | $8.89 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.76 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $38 per meal | $36 per meal |
| Apples | $2.03 per kg | $1.71 per kg |
| Bread | $2.01 per loaf | $1.49 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.88 per bottle | $0.79 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.38 per liter | $1.09 per liter |
| Rice | $1.85 per kg | $1.24 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.69 per kg | $2.96 per kg |
| Beef | $5.08 per kg | $4.75 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $3.28 per bottle | $2.96 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $135 per month | $59 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $35 per month | $16 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
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|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $43 per visit | $26 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.22 per purchase | $5.27 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $485 per month | $360 per month |
| Housing | $367 per month | $311 per month |
| Coworking Space | $61 per month | $112 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $750 per month | $494 per month |
| Coliving Space | $356 per month | $285 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $32 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $38 per month | $37 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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AR
Mendoza
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $10 per visit | $7.91 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.58 per kg | $1.32 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $5.09 per month | $5.93 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $27 per month | $13 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.03 one-time | $2.64 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $31 per month | $25 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $10 per hour | $9.88 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $0.46 per trip | $1.17 per trip |
| Transportation | $55 per month | $38 per month |
| Taxi per km | $1.02 per km | $0.40 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $47 per month | $38 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.99 per trip | $2.18 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.53 per liter | $1.45 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $42 per month | $53 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
|
AR
Mendoza
|
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $66 per month | $25 per month |