Cost of living in Talcahuano (Chile) is 37% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States)
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| Food in Talcahuano (Chile) is 45% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Talcahuano (Chile) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$5,304 ($8) | $14 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$3,777 ($5.37) | $8 | 30% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,663 ($2.37) | $3.69 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$832 ($1.18) | $0.78 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$1,922 ($2.73) | $2.60 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$695 ($0.99) | $3.97 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,682 ($5.24) | $7 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$827 ($1.18) | $3.76 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$531 ($0.76) | $1.69 | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$917 ($1.30) | $2.89 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$4,889 ($7) | $17 | 58% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,508 ($2.15) | $1.46 | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$313 ($0.45) | $1.95 | 77% |
| Housing in Talcahuano (Chile) is 52% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Talcahuano (Chile) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$503,512 ($716) | $1,785 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$322,602 ($459) | $1,309 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$45,246 ($64) | $138 | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$369,228 ($525) | $1,159 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$248,728 ($354) | $816 | 57% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$39,110 ($56) | $70 | 21% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$21,187 ($30) | $40 | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$232,659 ($331) | $330 | 0% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$49,061 ($70) | $102 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$9,424 ($13) | $10 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$3,781 ($5.38) | $17 | 69% |
| Clothes in Talcahuano (Chile) is 42% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Talcahuano (Chile) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$33,285 ($47) | $41 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$19,932 ($28) | $61 | 53% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$35,603 ($51) | $93 | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$44,796 ($64) | $100 | 36% |
| Transportation in Talcahuano (Chile) is 22% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Talcahuano (Chile) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$10,699,300 ($15,224) | $23,164 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$816 ($1.16) | $0.60 | 94% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$29,931 ($43) | $24 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$8,861 ($13) | $19 | 32% |
| Personal Care in Talcahuano (Chile) is 62% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Talcahuano (Chile) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$3,596 ($5.12) | $5.07 | 1% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$5,637 ($8) | $84 | 90% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$16,894 ($24) | $105 | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$2,798 ($3.98) | $5.80 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,993 ($4.26) | $3.97 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,456 ($3.49) | $5.41 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,393 ($1.98) | $2.79 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,656 ($2.36) | $2.14 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$8,811 ($13) | $17 | 25% |
| Entertainment in Talcahuano (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Talcahuano (Chile) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$18,694 ($27) | $46 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$7,676 ($11) | $25 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$28,173 ($40) | $106 | 62% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$29,005 ($41) | $67 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$8,958 ($13) | $10 | 22% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,220 ($3.16) | $4.50 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$2,717 ($3.87) | $5.64 | 31% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$240,801 ($343) | $430 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$70 ($0.10) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$32,964 ($47) | $81 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$3,345 ($4.76) | $6 | 23% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,100 in Charlottesville, Virginia you would need to make just about $3,205 (CH$2,252,439) in Talcahuano.