- Cost of Living
- Chile
- Kazakhstan
- Talcahuano
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Talcahuano, Chile compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Talcahuano (Chile) is 54% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$3,497 (1,902 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,200 (1,740 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,893 (1,029 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$675 (367 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,532 (833 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$621 (338 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,289 (2,333 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$750 (408 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$650 (353 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,526 (830 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 401% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,787 (3,147 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 110% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,244 (676 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 101% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$547 (298 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 147% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Talcahuano (Chile) is 31% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$449,485 (244,432 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$219,846 (119,553 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$47,590 (25,880 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$250,000 (135,951 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$225,773 (122,776 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$29,798 (16,204 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 4% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$23,897 (12,995 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 151% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$233,221 (126,827 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$47,086 (25,606 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$10,204 (5,549 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,132 (2,247 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Talcahuano (Chile) is 13% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,655 (19,933 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$22,874 (12,439 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$26,126 (14,208 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$41,259 (22,437 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 113% | |||
Transportation in Talcahuano (Chile) is 113% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,464,200 (6,778,093 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$757 (412 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 168% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$27,800 (15,118 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 152% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Talcahuano (Chile) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,597 (2,500 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,000 (2,719 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 46% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$16,435 (8,937 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$1,000 (544 KZT) | 827 KZT | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,678 (1,456 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 120% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,490 (1,354 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,813 (986 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 134% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,772 (964 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 128% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,649 (3,072 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Talcahuano (Chile) is 52% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,353 (11,612 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,010 (4,356 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$18,741 (10,191 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,289 (18,102 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$14,558 (7,916 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 329% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$1,882 (1,023 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$4,003 (2,177 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 626% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$60 (33 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 141% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 (19,033 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$2,583 (1,405 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 462% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Talcahuano (Chile) is 54% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 716,879 KZT
(CH$1,318,265)
in Talcahuano
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
464,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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