Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Talcahuano, Chile
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (CH$4,504) | CH$5,304 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (CH$3,522) | CH$3,777 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (CH$1,194) | CH$1,663 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (CH$514) | CH$832 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (CH$1,282) | CH$1,922 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (CH$852) | CH$695 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (CH$2,778) | CH$3,682 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (CH$1,120) | CH$827 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.91 (CH$635) | CH$531 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.91 (CH$635) | CH$917 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (CH$5,885) | CH$4,889 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (CH$992) | CH$1,508 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.96 (CH$512) | CH$313 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,169 (CH$538,973) | CH$503,512 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,657 (CH$343,571) | CH$322,602 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 445 (CH$57,483) | CH$45,246 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,207 (CH$414,686) | CH$369,228 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (CH$237,472) | CH$247,608 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (CH$38,635) | CH$39,110 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (CH$10,296) | CH$21,187 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (CH$219,871) | CH$232,659 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (CH$61,095) | CH$49,061 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (CH$2,880) | CH$9,424 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (CH$2,322) | CH$3,781 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (CH$30,312) | CH$33,285 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (CH$29,591) | CH$19,932 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (CH$43,690) | CH$35,603 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (CH$34,959) | CH$44,796 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,114 (CH$12,684,869) | CH$10,699,300 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (CH$562) | CH$816 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (CH$34,819) | CH$29,931 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (CH$4,238) | CH$8,950 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (CH$2,196) | CH$3,596 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (CH$6,227) | CH$5,637 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (CH$24,993) | CH$16,894 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (CH$2,189) | CH$2,798 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (CH$1,452) | CH$2,993 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (CH$1,868) | CH$2,456 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (CH$955) | CH$1,393 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.52 (CH$585) | CH$1,656 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (CH$7,016) | CH$8,811 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (CH$15,089) | CH$18,694 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (CH$8,557) | CH$7,676 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (CH$32,067) | CH$28,173 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (CH$26,859) | CH$29,005 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (CH$3,920) | CH$8,958 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (CH$1,327) | CH$2,220 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (CH$1,541) | CH$2,717 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (CH$457,362) | CH$240,801 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (CH$150) | CH$70 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 156 (CH$20,153) | CH$32,964 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (CH$1,323) | CH$3,345 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$1,590,000 in Talcahuano you would need to make just about CH$1,521,296 (R$ 11,767) in São Paulo.
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