Cost of living in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 39% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 26% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$16,278 | CH$8,713 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,327 | CH$5,989 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,647 | CH$2,945 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,160 | CH$1,093 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$3,603 | CH$2,229 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,633 | CH$1,374 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$6,260 | CH$7,470 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,689 | CH$1,633 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,690 | CH$1,071 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,144 | CH$1,173 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,286 | CH$5,570 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,192 | CH$2,224 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$621 | CH$1,000 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 38% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,106,440 | CH$727,815 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$684,571 | CH$416,472 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$105,530 | CH$101,338 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$640,077 | CH$398,784 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$416,032 | CH$277,893 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$57,397 | CH$49,438 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,883 | CH$21,073 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$274,848 | CH$289,383 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$97,540 | CH$65,560 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$11,052 | CH$8,285 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$9,596 | CH$5,977 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 15% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$49,784 | CH$49,262 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$34,870 | CH$27,637 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$63,873 | CH$59,494 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$74,682 | CH$68,941 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 47% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$17,226,400 | CH$11,451,100 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,303 | CH$1,026 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$44,272 | CH$23,859 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,856 | CH$18,437 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 60% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,422 | CH$3,856 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,172 | CH$6,295 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$46,124 | CH$25,728 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,942 | CH$4,264 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,043 | CH$2,807 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,321 | CH$2,090 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,278 | CH$1,175 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,682 | CH$1,471 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$19,543 | CH$9,240 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 51% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santiago, Chile | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$34,418 | CH$19,040 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$11,413 | CH$8,019 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$33,618 | CH$24,942 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$61,960 | CH$35,338 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,076 | CH$10,013 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,118 | CH$2,641 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,660 | CH$2,844 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$533,186 | CH$577,701 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$145 | CH$71 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$56,396 | CH$25,884 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,859 | CH$3,812 | + 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,691 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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