Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Talcahuano, Chile
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Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (CH$11,836) | CH$5,304 | + 123% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (CH$6,516) | CH$3,777 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (CH$3,162) | CH$1,663 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (CH$644) | CH$832 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.57 (CH$2,619) | CH$1,922 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (CH$2,936) | CH$695 | + 322% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CH$4,972) | CH$3,682 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (CH$2,313) | CH$827 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (CH$968) | CH$531 | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (CH$1,861) | CH$917 | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (CH$8,024) | CH$4,889 | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (CH$1,456) | CH$1,508 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (CH$1,577) | CH$313 | + 404% | |
Housing | + 280% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 280% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (CH$2,428,843) | CH$503,512 | + 382% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (CH$1,570,636) | CH$322,602 | + 387% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (CH$122,583) | CH$45,246 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (CH$1,729,829) | CH$369,228 | + 368% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (CH$1,172,412) | CH$247,608 | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (CH$79,380) | CH$39,110 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (CH$52,005) | CH$21,187 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (CH$235,774) | CH$232,659 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (CH$91,492) | CH$49,061 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CH$8,006) | CH$9,424 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (CH$17,591) | CH$3,781 | + 365% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (CH$38,037) | CH$33,285 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (CH$28,614) | CH$19,932 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (CH$67,106) | CH$35,603 | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (CH$87,706) | CH$44,796 | + 96% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (CH$17,203,458) | CH$10,699,300 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (CH$621) | CH$816 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (CH$53,122) | CH$29,931 | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (CH$11,650) | CH$8,950 | + 30% | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CH$5,055) | CH$3,596 | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (CH$12,125) | CH$5,637 | + 115% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (CH$77,028) | CH$16,894 | + 356% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (CH$5,785) | CH$2,798 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (CH$2,547) | CH$2,993 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CH$4,477) | CH$2,456 | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (CH$2,744) | CH$1,393 | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (CH$1,129) | CH$1,656 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (CH$17,324) | CH$8,811 | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (CH$33,260) | CH$18,694 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (CH$20,975) | CH$7,676 | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (CH$204,512) | CH$28,173 | + 626% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (CH$68,139) | CH$29,005 | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (CH$10,288) | CH$8,958 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (CH$3,611) | CH$2,220 | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CH$6,099) | CH$2,717 | + 125% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (CH$288,074) | CH$240,801 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (CH$431) | CH$70 | + 518% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (CH$39,792) | CH$32,964 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (CH$6,894) | CH$3,345 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 133% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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