Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Talcahuano, Chile
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Food | + 106% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 106% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (CH$11,438) | CH$5,304 | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (CH$5,482) | CH$3,777 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (CH$4,297) | CH$1,663 | + 158% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (CH$1,582) | CH$832 | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (CH$3,167) | CH$1,922 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CH$1,412) | CH$695 | + 103% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (CH$5,646) | CH$3,682 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (CH$1,882) | CH$827 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 (CH$1,027) | CH$531 | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (CH$2,273) | CH$917 | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 109 (CH$21,525) | CH$4,889 | + 340% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$1,485) | CH$1,508 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 (CH$912) | CH$313 | + 192% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 150% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,317 (CH$1,441,980) | CH$503,512 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (CH$919,055) | CH$322,602 | + 185% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (CH$134,918) | CH$45,246 | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (CH$1,012,394) | CH$369,228 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (CH$629,415) | CH$247,608 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (CH$70,561) | CH$39,110 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (CH$51,496) | CH$21,187 | + 143% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (CH$193,026) | CH$232,659 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (CH$77,737) | CH$49,061 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (CH$7,290) | CH$9,424 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (CH$6,217) | CH$3,781 | + 64% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 212 (CH$41,742) | CH$33,285 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (CH$40,338) | CH$19,932 | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (CH$64,687) | CH$35,603 | + 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (CH$78,277) | CH$44,796 | + 75% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 46% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (CH$17,990,877) | CH$10,699,300 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 (CH$410) | CH$816 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (CH$51,619) | CH$29,931 | + 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (CH$11,744) | CH$8,950 | + 31% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 67% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (CH$4,218) | CH$3,596 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (CH$10,071) | CH$5,637 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (CH$52,500) | CH$16,894 | + 211% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (CH$4,531) | CH$2,798 | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (CH$3,456) | CH$2,993 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (CH$4,078) | CH$2,456 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CH$2,346) | CH$1,393 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (CH$2,539) | CH$1,656 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (CH$16,007) | CH$8,811 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | + 114% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 114% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (CH$36,895) | CH$18,694 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (CH$16,237) | CH$7,676 | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (CH$87,577) | CH$28,173 | + 211% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (CH$74,880) | CH$29,005 | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (CH$14,394) | CH$8,958 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (CH$4,650) | CH$2,220 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (CH$10,795) | CH$2,717 | + 297% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (CH$350,452) | CH$240,801 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (CH$140) | CH$70 | + 101% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (CH$70,626) | CH$32,964 | + 114% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (CH$3,545) | CH$3,345 | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 98% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$3,142,643 (Dirham 15,946) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,590,000 in Talcahuano.
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