Cost of living in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 144 (CH$5,957) | CH$8,713 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 82 (CH$3,403) | CH$5,989 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 58 (CH$2,421) | CH$2,945 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (CH$797) | CH$1,093 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (CH$1,545) | CH$2,229 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 28 (CH$1,174) | CH$1,374 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 91 (CH$3,755) | CH$7,470 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 29 (CH$1,191) | CH$1,633 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 32 (CH$1,314) | CH$1,071 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 33 (CH$1,379) | CH$1,173 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 116 (CH$4,785) | CH$5,570 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (CH$969) | CH$2,224 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (CH$723) | CH$1,000 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 14,480 (CH$599,495) | CH$741,014 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,621 (CH$356,934) | CH$416,472 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,675 (CH$69,361) | CH$101,338 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,082 (CH$334,590) | CH$398,784 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,851 (CH$242,250) | CH$277,893 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 2,507 (CH$103,803) | CH$49,438 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 515 (CH$21,303) | CH$21,073 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,479 (CH$268,248) | CH$289,383 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,875 (CH$77,618) | CH$65,560 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 87 (CH$3,594) | CH$8,285 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 59 (CH$2,448) | CH$5,977 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,027 (CH$42,531) | CH$49,262 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 749 (CH$30,999) | CH$27,637 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,824 (CH$75,514) | CH$59,494 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,377 (CH$56,999) | CH$68,941 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 420,471 (CH$17,408,048) | CH$20,974,100 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 24 (CH$986) | CH$1,026 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 812 (CH$33,622) | CH$23,859 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 180 (CH$7,439) | CH$12,354 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 60 (CH$2,504) | CH$3,856 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 233 (CH$9,662) | CH$6,295 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 610 (CH$25,249) | CH$25,728 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 44 (CH$1,840) | CH$4,264 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 32 (CH$1,340) | CH$2,807 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (CH$2,364) | CH$2,090 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 33 (CH$1,355) | CH$1,175 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 23 (CH$955) | CH$1,471 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 221 (CH$9,134) | CH$9,240 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Johannesburg (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Johannesburg | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 502 (CH$20,785) | CH$19,040 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 252 (CH$10,445) | CH$8,019 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 779 (CH$32,246) | CH$24,942 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 766 (CH$31,694) | CH$35,338 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 90 (CH$3,744) | CH$10,013 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 37 (CH$1,539) | CH$2,641 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 35 (CH$1,432) | CH$2,844 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,198 (CH$380,814) | CH$577,701 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.80 (CH$75) | CH$71 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 544 (CH$22,525) | CH$25,884 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (CH$1,963) | CH$3,812 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 661 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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