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Chile / South America

Coquimbo, Chile City Intelligence

Coquimbo is an indexed city in Chile (South America), with a metropolitan population of about ~204K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Coquimbo spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Coquimbo is a south america city of about ~204K in Chile. On the composite city-intelligence score, Coquimbo sits around the indexed median (73/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~204K
View of Coquimbo, Chile

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Composite profile

Overall score

73/100

Use the Coquimbo profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Chile and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall73/100
Affordability57/100
Air quality71/100
Energy76/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

73/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Coquimbo data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Coquimbo city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score73/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living57/100Coquimbo's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality71/100Coquimbo's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy76/100Coquimbo's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety73/100Coquimbo's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed75/100Coquimbo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk73/100Coquimbo's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience73/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety70/100
Low crime72/100
Personal safety71/100
Night safety67/100
Road safety70/100

Coquimbo is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life77/100
Healthcare75/100
Education77/100
Green space95/100
Cleanliness75/100
Infrastructure78/100
Mobility63/100

Coquimbo has a high quality-of-life estimate (77/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness76/100
Education77/100
Green space95/100
Overall safety70/100

Coquimbo scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability72/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling64/100
Infrastructure78/100

Coquimbo is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability74/100
Healthcare75/100
Cleanliness75/100
Outdoor lifestyle61/100

Coquimbo is high for retirement (74/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Coquimbo

Local public safety guidance for Coquimbo, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Coquimbo, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Chile emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Coquimbo

Healthcare context for Coquimbo, with national-level information from Chile where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Coquimbo, see the Chile healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Coquimbo

Local mobility context for Coquimbo, with national-level context from Chile where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Coquimbo, see the Chile transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Coquimbo. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Coquimbo

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Coquimbo will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Coquimbo air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Coquimbo drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Coquimbo

Is Coquimbo worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (77/100), with nearby nature such as Cerro Dominante, Cerro Grande.

Is Coquimbo good for families?

Strong (76/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Coquimbo affordable?

Around average cost; about CLP 918,000/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Coquimbo?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.

What are Coquimbo's main industries?

Mainly tourism, mining, hospitality.

What is the climate in Coquimbo?

A semi-arid climate, averaging about 21.5°C.

Does Coquimbo have universities?

Higher education is good (61/100).

What is healthcare like in Coquimbo?

Healthcare access is good (60/100).

Is Coquimbo good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (68/100).

What nature is near Coquimbo?

Within ~170 km: Cerro Dominante, Cerro Grande.

Explore Coquimbo modules

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Cost of Living in Coquimbo

Coquimbo's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Coquimbo

Coquimbo's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Coquimbo

Coquimbo's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Coquimbo

Coquimbo's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Coquimbo

Coquimbo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Coquimbo

Coquimbo's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Coquimbo

Cost of living estimates for Coquimbo — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Coquimbo

Climate profile for Coquimbo — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 21.5°C, comfort score 84/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Coquimbo

Economy and jobs profile for Coquimbo — tourism economy, economy score 63/100, key industries including tourism, mining, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Coquimbo

Education profile for Coquimbo — regional education center, education score 57/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Coquimbo

Healthcare and retirement profile for Coquimbo — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 60/100, retirement score 68/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Coquimbo

Source-attributed visual context for Coquimbo using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Coquimbo

Weekend trip planning checklist for Coquimbo — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Coquimbo

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Coquimbo

Estimate a monthly budget for Coquimbo using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Coquimbo

Plan a trip budget for Coquimbo using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Coquimbo

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Coquimbo. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

La Serena, Chile

Nearby city · about 10 km from Coquimbo. Explore La Serena's city intelligence profile.

Copiapó, Chile

Same region · about 304 km from Coquimbo. Explore Copiapó's city intelligence profile.

San Juan, Argentina

Cross-border · about 320 km from Coquimbo. Explore San Juan's city intelligence profile.

Viña del Mar, Chile

Same region · about 342 km from Coquimbo. Explore Viña del Mar's city intelligence profile.

Villa Alemana, Chile

Same region · about 344 km from Coquimbo. Explore Villa Alemana's city intelligence profile.

Santiago, Chile

Same region · about 393 km from Coquimbo. Explore Santiago's city intelligence profile.

Mendoza, Argentina

Cross-border · about 403 km from Coquimbo. Explore Mendoza's city intelligence profile.

Godoy Cruz, Argentina

Cross-border · about 406 km from Coquimbo. Explore Godoy Cruz's city intelligence profile.

San Bernardo, Chile

Same region · about 410 km from Coquimbo. Explore San Bernardo's city intelligence profile.

Puente Alto, Chile

Same region · about 414 km from Coquimbo. Explore Puente Alto's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Coquimbo — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Coquimbo — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Coquimbo FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Coquimbo, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Coquimbo

Is Coquimbo worth visiting?

Coquimbo has a high quality-of-life estimate (77/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Cerro Dominante, Cerro Grande and Península Tongoy within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Coquimbo?

Coquimbo has a high quality-of-life estimate (77/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. It indexes 77/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Coquimbo?

A single resident of Coquimbo spends roughly CLP 918,000 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near CLP 488,000. Overall the city is around average cost for Chile. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Coquimbo?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Coquimbo is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Coquimbo?

Coquimbo's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and education and research. Coquimbo has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, mining and hospitality.

Is Coquimbo good for digital nomads and remote work?

Coquimbo offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 68/100.

What are the education options in Coquimbo?

Coquimbo is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Economics and Medicine.

Is Coquimbo a good place to study?

Coquimbo offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Coquimbo?

Coquimbo has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 60/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Coquimbo a good place to retire?

Coquimbo offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 68/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Coquimbo?

Coquimbo has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 21.5°C annually with roughly 400 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Coquimbo a safe place to live?

Coquimbo is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Coquimbo?

Coquimbo indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 64 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Coquimbo?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Coquimbo include Cerro Dominante, Cerro Grande and Península Tongoy. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Coquimbo good for families?

Coquimbo scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Coquimbo?

Coquimbo rates 61/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 95/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Cerro Dominante, Cerro Grande and Península Tongoy supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Coquimbo profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Chile and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (76/100) and internet speed (75/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (57/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Chile country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Coquimbo appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.