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) | ||
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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.