Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Talcahuano, Chile
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 30% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 284 (CH$9,756) | CH$5,304 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (CH$4,495) | CH$3,777 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (CH$1,791) | CH$1,663 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (CH$731) | CH$832 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (CH$1,210) | CH$1,922 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (CH$1,022) | CH$695 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (CH$2,588) | CH$3,682 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (CH$1,520) | CH$827 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (CH$823) | CH$531 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (CH$881) | CH$917 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (CH$8,451) | CH$4,889 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (CH$1,006) | CH$1,508 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (CH$700) | CH$313 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,199 (CH$795,983) | CH$503,512 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (CH$353,147) | CH$322,602 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (CH$54,951) | CH$45,246 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (CH$503,041) | CH$369,228 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (CH$215,334) | CH$247,608 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (CH$29,884) | CH$39,110 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (CH$11,002) | CH$21,187 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (CH$245,482) | CH$232,659 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (CH$86,789) | CH$49,061 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (CH$3,641) | CH$9,424 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (CH$2,976) | CH$3,781 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 (CH$27,805) | CH$33,285 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (CH$19,713) | CH$19,932 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (CH$50,488) | CH$35,603 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (CH$43,923) | CH$44,796 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (CH$12,980,908) | CH$10,699,300 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (CH$690) | CH$816 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (CH$27,984) | CH$29,931 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (CH$3,423) | CH$8,950 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (CH$3,481) | CH$3,596 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (CH$9,410) | CH$5,637 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (CH$20,026) | CH$16,894 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (CH$2,277) | CH$2,798 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (CH$1,703) | CH$2,993 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (CH$1,968) | CH$2,456 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (CH$1,072) | CH$1,393 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (CH$1,260) | CH$1,656 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (CH$8,542) | CH$8,811 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 4% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (CH$12,214) | CH$18,694 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (CH$4,803) | CH$7,676 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (CH$31,137) | CH$28,173 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (CH$27,096) | CH$29,005 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (CH$4,211) | CH$8,958 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (CH$2,693) | CH$2,220 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (CH$1,456) | CH$2,717 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (CH$379,902) | CH$240,801 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (CH$47) | CH$70 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,348 (CH$46,258) | CH$32,964 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (CH$2,052) | CH$3,345 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 978 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least CH$1,597,031 (Mex$ 46,546) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,530,000 in Talcahuano.
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