Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Temuco, Chile
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (CH$12,595) | CH$10,253 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (CH$6,691) | CH$4,506 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (CH$4,239) | CH$1,614 | + 163% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (CH$737) | CH$812 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.09 (CH$2,860) | CH$2,048 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (CH$3,295) | CH$1,060 | + 211% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CH$5,235) | CH$3,228 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (CH$2,959) | CH$863 | + 243% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (CH$1,298) | CH$602 | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.26 (CH$2,974) | CH$768 | + 287% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CH$11,424) | CH$4,877 | + 134% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (CH$1,603) | CH$1,412 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (CH$2,197) | CH$350 | + 528% | |
Housing | + 321% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 321% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,759 (CH$2,625,829) | CH$490,957 | + 435% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,721 (CH$1,900,639) | CH$321,522 | + 491% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (CH$101,269) | CH$75,710 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,647 (CH$1,848,783) | CH$335,720 | + 451% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,863 (CH$1,301,103) | CH$217,851 | + 497% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (CH$74,012) | CH$40,193 | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (CH$38,738) | CH$15,442 | + 151% | |
40” flat screen tv | $304 (CH$212,246) | CH$209,590 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (CH$170,015) | CH$42,924 | + 296% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (CH$9,181) | CH$7,942 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (CH$16,453) | CH$3,646 | + 351% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (CH$41,408) | CH$34,940 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (CH$27,824) | CH$21,529 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (CH$58,120) | CH$48,274 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (CH$86,208) | CH$55,337 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 145% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,081 (CH$18,217,229) | CH$9,344,600 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (CH$632) | CH$860 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (CH$89,668) | CH$28,519 | + 214% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (CH$17,726) | CH$4,354 | + 307% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CH$5,938) | CH$4,232 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (CH$16,454) | CH$8,185 | + 101% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (CH$122,617) | CH$33,680 | + 264% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (CH$5,602) | CH$4,572 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (CH$3,236) | CH$2,687 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (CH$4,819) | CH$2,321 | + 108% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.95 (CH$3,460) | CH$1,484 | + 133% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (CH$1,655) | CH$1,100 | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (CH$21,353) | CH$5,779 | + 269% | |
Entertainment | + 147% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (CH$44,307) | CH$22,032 | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $33 (CH$23,296) | CH$8,671 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (CH$280,974) | CH$25,495 | + 1002% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (CH$94,310) | CH$28,407 | + 232% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (CH$12,574) | CH$4,097 | + 207% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (CH$3,695) | CH$2,640 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (CH$5,807) | CH$2,286 | + 154% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (CH$278,071) | CH$311,180 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (CH$337) | CH$123 | + 174% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (CH$64,770) | CH$27,514 | + 135% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (CH$10,512) | CH$3,477 | + 202% | |
TOTAL | + 167% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 167% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$3,894,257 ($5,575) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,460,000 in Temuco.
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