Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 103% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Sydney | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (CH$10,713) | CH$8,713 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (CH$7,314) | CH$5,989 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (CH$3,579) | CH$2,945 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.74 (CH$936) | CH$1,093 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.73 (CH$3,082) | CH$2,229 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (CH$4,680) | CH$1,374 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (CH$5,329) | CH$7,470 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.81 (CH$2,584) | CH$1,633 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (CH$1,933) | CH$1,071 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.10 (CH$2,741) | CH$1,173 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (CH$9,757) | CH$5,570 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.08 (CH$2,195) | CH$2,224 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.04 (CH$1,098) | CH$1,000 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 172% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Sydney | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,135 (CH$2,222,941) | CH$741,014 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,075 (CH$1,653,335) | CH$416,472 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 (CH$106,417) | CH$101,338 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,718 (CH$1,461,330) | CH$398,784 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,923 (CH$1,034,110) | CH$277,893 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 (CH$90,068) | CH$49,438 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (CH$33,685) | CH$21,073 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 (CH$418,890) | CH$289,383 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (CH$113,224) | CH$65,560 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (CH$7,488) | CH$8,285 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (CH$22,677) | CH$5,977 | + 279% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Sydney | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (CH$56,573) | CH$49,262 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (CH$39,151) | CH$27,637 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (CH$86,652) | CH$59,494 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (CH$92,954) | CH$68,941 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 137% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Sydney | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,971 (CH$18,801,514) | CH$20,974,100 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.06 (CH$1,106) | CH$1,026 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 (CH$102,884) | CH$23,859 | + 331% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (CH$15,040) | CH$12,351 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Sydney | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (CH$5,774) | CH$3,856 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (CH$7,221) | CH$6,295 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (CH$34,714) | CH$25,728 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 (CH$3,078) | CH$4,264 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (CH$2,442) | CH$2,807 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 (CH$2,626) | CH$2,090 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (CH$1,817) | CH$1,175 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.79 (CH$2,037) | CH$1,471 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (CH$20,682) | CH$9,240 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 86% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Sydney | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 (CH$35,884) | CH$19,040 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 (CH$22,763) | CH$8,019 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (CH$115,408) | CH$24,942 | + 363% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (CH$68,417) | CH$35,338 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (CH$10,856) | CH$10,013 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 (CH$2,646) | CH$2,641 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (CH$4,878) | CH$2,844 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$756 (CH$406,624) | CH$577,701 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (CH$133) | CH$71 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 (CH$58,701) | CH$26,422 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 (CH$21,576) | CH$3,812 | + 466% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 650 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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