Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Talcahuano, Chile
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Sydney (Australia) is 111% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (CH$9,774) | CH$5,304 | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (CH$7,061) | CH$3,777 | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (CH$3,415) | CH$1,663 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 (CH$837) | CH$832 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 (CH$3,018) | CH$1,922 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (CH$2,783) | CH$695 | + 300% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (CH$3,387) | CH$3,682 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 (CH$2,654) | CH$827 | + 221% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 (CH$1,855) | CH$531 | + 249% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 (CH$2,999) | CH$917 | + 227% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (CH$9,853) | CH$4,889 | + 102% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 (CH$1,653) | CH$1,508 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (CH$1,313) | CH$313 | + 320% | |
Housing | + 287% | |||
Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 287% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 (CH$2,536,407) | CH$503,512 | + 404% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 (CH$1,569,419) | CH$322,602 | + 386% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 (CH$269,508) | CH$45,246 | + 496% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (CH$1,483,679) | CH$369,228 | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (CH$1,050,171) | CH$247,608 | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 (CH$158,632) | CH$39,110 | + 306% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (CH$39,271) | CH$21,187 | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$548 (CH$306,927) | CH$232,659 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 (CH$102,704) | CH$49,061 | + 109% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (CH$10,984) | CH$9,424 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (CH$19,915) | CH$3,781 | + 427% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 95% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (CH$57,413) | CH$33,285 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 (CH$39,653) | CH$19,932 | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (CH$80,788) | CH$35,603 | + 127% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (CH$88,633) | CH$44,796 | + 98% | |
Transportation | + 174% | |||
Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 174% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 (CH$16,037,034) | CH$10,315,000 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (CH$795) | CH$816 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (CH$118,376) | CH$29,931 | + 295% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (CH$13,940) | CH$8,950 | + 56% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (CH$5,258) | CH$3,596 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (CH$8,335) | CH$5,637 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 (CH$35,526) | CH$16,894 | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (CH$4,105) | CH$2,798 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 (CH$2,487) | CH$2,993 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (CH$4,244) | CH$2,456 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (CH$2,144) | CH$1,393 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 (CH$2,185) | CH$1,656 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (CH$13,926) | CH$8,811 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 135% | |||
Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 135% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (CH$27,872) | CH$18,694 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (CH$20,981) | CH$7,676 | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 (CH$141,020) | CH$28,173 | + 401% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 (CH$54,402) | CH$29,005 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (CH$10,115) | CH$8,958 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 (CH$2,406) | CH$2,220 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (CH$4,587) | CH$2,717 | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (CH$408,723) | CH$240,801 | + 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (CH$432) | CH$70 | + 519% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (CH$43,239) | CH$32,964 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (CH$22,982) | CH$3,345 | + 587% | |
TOTAL | + 172% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least CH$4,107,450 (AU$7,327) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,510,000 in Talcahuano.
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