Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 88% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | + 86% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 86% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U794 (CH$18,323) | CH$8,713 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U520 (CH$12,005) | CH$5,989 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U221 (CH$5,095) | CH$2,945 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U49 (CH$1,139) | CH$1,093 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U203 (CH$4,696) | CH$2,229 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U129 (CH$2,968) | CH$1,374 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U345 (CH$7,971) | CH$7,470 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U122 (CH$2,806) | CH$1,633 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U82 (CH$1,903) | CH$1,071 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U93 (CH$2,154) | CH$1,173 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U388 (CH$8,961) | CH$5,570 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U151 (CH$3,495) | CH$2,224 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U82 (CH$1,886) | CH$1,000 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 69% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Montevideo | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U60,617 (CH$1,398,751) | CH$727,815 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,864 (CH$781,426) | CH$416,472 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,686 (CH$108,130) | CH$101,338 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U36,809 (CH$849,390) | CH$398,784 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U24,237 (CH$559,277) | CH$277,893 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,928 (CH$67,565) | CH$49,438 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,212 (CH$27,957) | CH$21,073 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,502 (CH$334,647) | CH$289,383 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,426 (CH$125,196) | CH$65,560 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U325 (CH$7,505) | CH$8,285 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U314 (CH$7,247) | CH$5,977 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 65% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,390 (CH$78,218) | CH$49,262 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,800 (CH$41,526) | CH$27,637 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,409 (CH$124,820) | CH$59,494 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,331 (CH$123,016) | CH$68,941 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 95% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U971,528 (CH$22,418,415) | CH$11,451,100 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U81 (CH$1,861) | CH$1,026 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,435 (CH$56,179) | CH$23,859 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U601 (CH$13,876) | CH$18,438 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 115% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U384 (CH$8,862) | CH$3,856 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U714 (CH$16,472) | CH$6,295 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,901 (CH$66,936) | CH$25,728 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 (CH$6,431) | CH$4,264 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U161 (CH$3,714) | CH$2,807 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U303 (CH$6,990) | CH$2,090 | + 234% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U129 (CH$2,983) | CH$1,175 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U137 (CH$3,168) | CH$1,471 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U725 (CH$16,723) | CH$9,240 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 108% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Montevideo | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,722 (CH$39,745) | CH$19,040 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U782 (CH$18,036) | CH$8,019 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,164 (CH$26,854) | CH$24,942 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,641 (CH$60,935) | CH$35,338 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U399 (CH$9,213) | CH$10,013 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U214 (CH$4,931) | CH$2,641 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U168 (CH$3,870) | CH$2,844 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U48,346 (CH$1,115,597) | CH$577,701 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U13 (CH$305) | CH$71 | + 333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,529 (CH$58,367) | CH$25,884 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U219 (CH$5,053) | CH$3,812 | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 88% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 982 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
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