Cost of living in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 4% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food in Sofia (Bulgaria) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 12 лв (CH$5,055) | CH$5,304 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 9 лв (CH$3,703) | CH$3,777 | 2% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5.42 лв (CH$2,325) | CH$1,663 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.21 лв (CH$948) | CH$832 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.84 лв (CH$1,648) | CH$1,922 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.02 лв (CH$1,294) | CH$695 | 86% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5.71 лв (CH$2,449) | CH$3,682 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.35 лв (CH$1,008) | CH$827 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.24 лв (CH$534) | CH$531 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 1.38 лв (CH$590) | CH$917 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 12 лв (CH$5,127) | CH$4,889 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.45 лв (CH$1,050) | CH$1,508 | 30% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 0.69 лв (CH$294) | CH$313 | 6% |
| Housing in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 10% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,098 лв (CH$470,784) | CH$503,512 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 735 лв (CH$315,066) | CH$322,602 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 193 лв (CH$82,860) | CH$45,246 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 739 лв (CH$316,849) | CH$369,228 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 567 лв (CH$243,220) | CH$248,728 | 2% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 137 лв (CH$58,655) | CH$39,110 | 50% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 15 лв (CH$6,419) | CH$21,187 | 70% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 593 лв (CH$254,491) | CH$232,659 | 9% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 195 лв (CH$83,557) | CH$49,061 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 18 лв (CH$7,589) | CH$9,424 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 14 лв (CH$5,908) | CH$3,781 | 56% |
| Clothes in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 36% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 98 лв (CH$41,928) | CH$33,285 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 63 лв (CH$27,024) | CH$19,932 | 36% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 140 лв (CH$60,069) | CH$35,603 | 69% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 137 лв (CH$58,580) | CH$44,796 | 31% |
| Transportation in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 9% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 39,215 лв (CH$16,817,624) | CH$10,699,300 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 1.96 лв (CH$839) | CH$816 | 3% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 48 лв (CH$20,710) | CH$29,931 | 31% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 9 лв (CH$3,915) | CH$8,861 | 56% |
| Personal Care in Sofia (Bulgaria) is 6% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 13 лв (CH$5,400) | CH$3,596 | 50% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 25 лв (CH$10,753) | CH$5,637 | 91% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 31 лв (CH$13,498) | CH$16,894 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 7 лв (CH$3,044) | CH$2,798 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 4.64 лв (CH$1,990) | CH$2,993 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5.11 лв (CH$2,193) | CH$2,456 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 2.26 лв (CH$968) | CH$1,393 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3.00 лв (CH$1,287) | CH$1,656 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 10 лв (CH$4,299) | CH$8,811 | 51% |
| Entertainment in Sofia (Bulgaria) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||
| Sofia (Bulgaria) | Talcahuano (Chile) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 38 лв (CH$16,195) | CH$18,694 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 21 лв (CH$9,048) | CH$7,676 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 41 лв (CH$17,432) | CH$28,173 | 38% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 73 лв (CH$31,261) | CH$29,005 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 10 лв (CH$4,491) | CH$8,958 | 50% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4.24 лв (CH$1,818) | CH$2,220 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 3.34 лв (CH$1,433) | CH$2,717 | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 926 лв (CH$397,054) | CH$240,801 | 65% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.29 лв (CH$124) | CH$63 | 97% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 50 лв (CH$21,452) | CH$32,964 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5.53 лв (CH$2,372) | CH$3,345 | 29% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CH$1,480,000 in Talcahuano you would need to make just about CH$1,419,646 (3,310 лв) in Sofia.