Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Talcahuano, Chile
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Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (CH$13,173) | CH$5,304 | + 148% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (CH$6,760) | CH$3,777 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.91 (CH$4,276) | CH$1,663 | + 157% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (CH$776) | CH$832 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.11 (CH$2,977) | CH$1,922 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (CH$3,628) | CH$695 | + 422% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CH$5,285) | CH$3,682 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (CH$3,018) | CH$827 | + 265% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (CH$1,374) | CH$531 | + 159% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 (CH$3,161) | CH$917 | + 245% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CH$12,016) | CH$4,889 | + 146% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (CH$1,637) | CH$1,508 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (CH$2,277) | CH$313 | + 628% | |
Housing | + 303% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 303% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,773 (CH$2,731,539) | CH$503,512 | + 442% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,698 (CH$1,952,747) | CH$322,602 | + 505% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (CH$108,882) | CH$45,246 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (CH$1,894,740) | CH$369,228 | + 413% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (CH$1,296,163) | CH$247,608 | + 423% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (CH$76,704) | CH$39,110 | + 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (CH$39,891) | CH$21,187 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | $304 (CH$219,964) | CH$232,659 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (CH$176,197) | CH$49,061 | + 259% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CH$9,515) | CH$9,424 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (CH$16,281) | CH$3,781 | + 331% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (CH$42,914) | CH$33,285 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (CH$28,836) | CH$19,932 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (CH$60,234) | CH$35,603 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (CH$89,343) | CH$44,796 | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 132% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,229 (CH$18,987,364) | CH$10,699,300 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (CH$592) | CH$816 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (CH$92,928) | CH$29,931 | + 210% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (CH$18,998) | CH$8,950 | + 112% | |
Personal Care | + 159% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CH$6,463) | CH$3,596 | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (CH$17,052) | CH$5,637 | + 202% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (CH$127,075) | CH$16,894 | + 652% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (CH$6,150) | CH$2,798 | + 120% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (CH$3,344) | CH$2,993 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CH$4,994) | CH$2,456 | + 103% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (CH$3,504) | CH$1,393 | + 152% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (CH$1,716) | CH$1,656 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (CH$22,129) | CH$8,811 | + 151% | |
Entertainment | + 173% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (CH$45,918) | CH$18,694 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $33 (CH$23,884) | CH$7,676 | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (CH$291,191) | CH$28,173 | + 934% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (CH$97,739) | CH$29,005 | + 237% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (CH$13,031) | CH$8,958 | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (CH$3,829) | CH$2,220 | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CH$6,018) | CH$2,717 | + 122% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (CH$288,183) | CH$240,801 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (CH$349) | CH$70 | + 401% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (CH$67,125) | CH$32,964 | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (CH$10,896) | CH$3,345 | + 226% | |
TOTAL | + 184% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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