Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Talca, Chile
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| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (CH$11,981) | CH$4,097 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (CH$6,324) | CH$4,101 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (CH$3,182) | CH$1,419 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (CH$615) | CH$769 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (CH$2,524) | CH$2,172 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (CH$2,830) | CH$891 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CH$4,793) | CH$3,138 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (CH$2,230) | CH$876 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (CH$933) | CH$795 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (CH$1,794) | CH$972 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (CH$7,735) | CH$3,334 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (CH$1,332) | CH$1,385 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (CH$1,520) | CH$358 | + 324% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 293% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (CH$2,341,400) | CH$469,553 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (CH$1,514,090) | CH$350,412 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (CH$118,170) | CH$57,577 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,414 (CH$1,706,422) | CH$332,647 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,614 (CH$1,141,310) | CH$134,907 | + 746% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (CH$76,522) | CH$28,299 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (CH$50,133) | CH$17,685 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (CH$227,286) | CH$185,581 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (CH$88,198) | CH$60,000 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CH$7,718) | CH$3,491 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (CH$16,958) | CH$8,779 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (CH$36,667) | CH$29,979 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (CH$27,584) | CH$19,979 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (CH$64,690) | CH$37,167 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (CH$84,548) | CH$114,047 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (CH$16,584,099) | CH$8,496,910 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (CH$612) | CH$744 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (CH$51,500) | CH$23,116 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (CH$11,230) | CH$4,652 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CH$4,873) | CH$3,509 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (CH$11,689) | CH$5,503 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (CH$74,255) | CH$21,035 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (CH$5,576) | CH$6,000 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (CH$2,456) | CH$3,101 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CH$4,316) | CH$3,748 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (CH$2,645) | CH$1,351 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (CH$1,088) | CH$1,755 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (CH$16,701) | CH$6,571 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (CH$30,420) | CH$14,980 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (CH$20,301) | CH$8,488 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (CH$197,149) | CH$15,000 | + 1214% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (CH$65,685) | CH$17,485 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (CH$9,918) | CH$4,503 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (CH$3,481) | CH$3,252 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CH$5,880) | CH$1,396 | + 321% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (CH$277,703) | CH$450,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (CH$416) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (CH$38,359) | CH$36,598 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (CH$6,645) | CH$3,652 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Talca (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$3,058,877 ($4,327) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,310,000 in Talca.
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