Cost of living in Santo André (Brazil) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Santo André (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santo André | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 30 (CH$4,675) | CH$9,446 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 32 (CH$4,954) | CH$4,431 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (CH$1,573) | CH$2,798 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.73 (CH$732) | CH$877 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (CH$1,351) | CH$2,084 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (CH$1,066) | CH$1,308 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (CH$3,630) | CH$5,219 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (CH$1,310) | CH$1,318 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (CH$943) | CH$1,009 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.91 (CH$914) | CH$1,080 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (CH$7,387) | CH$5,376 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (CH$1,274) | CH$2,010 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.81 (CH$589) | CH$761 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Santo André (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santo André | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,036 (CH$469,422) | CH$641,880 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,315 (CH$357,951) | CH$444,362 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 462 (CH$71,481) | CH$97,011 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,619 (CH$404,948) | CH$372,232 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,557 (CH$240,720) | CH$262,001 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 438 (CH$67,795) | CH$50,168 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (CH$12,946) | CH$24,910 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,690 (CH$261,277) | CH$278,584 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 642 (CH$99,263) | CH$78,774 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (CH$3,553) | CH$10,391 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (CH$3,318) | CH$3,181 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Santo André (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santo André | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 277 (CH$42,797) | CH$45,747 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 204 (CH$31,471) | CH$21,513 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 332 (CH$51,333) | CH$51,980 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 383 (CH$59,239) | CH$67,871 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Santo André (Brazil) is 36% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santo André | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 131,551 (CH$20,343,188) | CH$10,475,000 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.95 (CH$920) | CH$1,057 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (CH$37,205) | CH$26,319 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 (CH$7,284) | CH$8,895 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo André (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (CH$3,062) | CH$3,677 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 45 (CH$6,993) | CH$5,697 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 177 (CH$27,412) | CH$25,758 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (CH$3,239) | CH$3,627 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (CH$1,827) | CH$3,244 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (CH$3,008) | CH$2,456 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (CH$1,100) | CH$1,206 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 (CH$630) | CH$1,877 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (CH$8,353) | CH$8,852 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo André (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Santo André | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 (CH$17,378) | CH$21,353 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (CH$9,231) | CH$8,308 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 226 (CH$34,991) | CH$24,488 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 194 (CH$30,065) | CH$34,670 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (CH$4,090) | CH$5,956 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (CH$1,992) | CH$2,308 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (CH$1,881) | CH$3,146 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,060 (CH$627,875) | CH$293,571 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (CH$196) | CH$71 | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 131 (CH$20,260) | CH$33,306 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 14 (CH$2,099) | CH$3,211 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 393 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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