Cost of living in İzmir (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
|---|---|---|
| İzmir (Turkey) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 33TL (CH$2,889) | CH$5,304 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 28TL (CH$2,413) | CH$3,777 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 13TL (CH$1,159) | CH$1,663 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 6TL (CH$542) | CH$832 | 35% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 13TL (CH$1,139) | CH$1,922 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.31TL (CH$463) | CH$695 | 33% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 23TL (CH$1,994) | CH$3,682 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 5.25TL (CH$457) | CH$827 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 3.32TL (CH$289) | CH$531 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 13TL (CH$1,110) | CH$917 | 21% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 72TL (CH$6,241) | CH$4,889 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.60TL (CH$488) | CH$1,508 | 68% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.57TL (CH$224) | CH$313 | 28% |
| Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 46% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,973TL (CH$258,829) | CH$503,512 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,027TL (CH$176,479) | CH$322,602 | 45% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 662TL (CH$57,651) | CH$45,246 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,215TL (CH$192,834) | CH$369,228 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,497TL (CH$130,315) | CH$248,728 | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 417TL (CH$36,338) | CH$39,110 | 7% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 77TL (CH$6,684) | CH$21,187 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,132TL (CH$185,622) | CH$232,659 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 686TL (CH$59,693) | CH$49,061 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 29TL (CH$2,506) | CH$9,424 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 23TL (CH$2,024) | CH$3,781 | 46% |
| Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 20% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 211TL (CH$18,338) | CH$33,285 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 196TL (CH$17,033) | CH$19,932 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 493TL (CH$42,935) | CH$35,603 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 380TL (CH$33,074) | CH$44,796 | 26% |
| Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 263,531TL (CH$22,944,713) | CH$10,699,300 | 114% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7TL (CH$604) | CH$816 | 26% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 242TL (CH$21,066) | CH$29,931 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 46TL (CH$4,029) | CH$8,861 | 55% |
| Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 19TL (CH$1,695) | CH$3,596 | 53% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 31TL (CH$2,707) | CH$5,637 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 198TL (CH$17,261) | CH$16,894 | 2% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 19TL (CH$1,653) | CH$2,798 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 20TL (CH$1,698) | CH$2,993 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 19TL (CH$1,636) | CH$2,456 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10TL (CH$880) | CH$1,393 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 17TL (CH$1,470) | CH$1,656 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 36TL (CH$3,147) | CH$8,811 | 64% |
| Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 146TL (CH$12,731) | CH$18,694 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 46TL (CH$3,999) | CH$7,676 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 139TL (CH$12,117) | CH$28,173 | 57% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 262TL (CH$22,787) | CH$29,005 | 21% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 43TL (CH$3,768) | CH$8,958 | 58% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 16TL (CH$1,414) | CH$2,220 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 23TL (CH$1,962) | CH$2,717 | 28% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,750TL (CH$326,500) | CH$240,801 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.82TL (CH$71) | CH$70 | 2% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 174TL (CH$15,182) | CH$32,964 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 18TL (CH$1,558) | CH$3,345 | 53% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$1,600,000 in Talcahuano you would need to make just about CH$1,177,876 (13,528TL) in İzmir.