Cost of living in Talcahuano, Chile vs Kelowna, Canada
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Talcahuano (Chile) is 48% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,304 (C$9) | C$17 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$3,777 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,663 (C$2.93) | C$7 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$832 (C$1.46) | C$2.43 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,922 (C$3.38) | C$3.97 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$695 (C$1.22) | C$2.82 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,682 (C$6) | C$13 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$827 (C$1.46) | C$3.21 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$531 (C$0.94) | C$1.89 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$917 (C$1.61) | C$3.29 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,889 (C$9) | C$19 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,508 (C$2.65) | C$2.64 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$313 (C$0.55) | C$2.63 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Talcahuano (Chile) is 55% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$503,512 (C$887) | C$1,961 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$322,602 (C$568) | C$1,723 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$45,246 (C$80) | C$209 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$369,228 (C$650) | C$1,579 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$247,608 (C$436) | C$1,147 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,110 (C$69) | C$78 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$21,187 (C$37) | C$64 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$232,659 (C$410) | C$464 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,061 (C$86) | C$152 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,424 (C$17) | C$13 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,781 (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Talcahuano (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$33,285 (C$59) | C$72 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$19,932 (C$35) | C$83 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$35,603 (C$63) | C$122 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$44,796 (C$79) | C$129 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Talcahuano (Chile) is 16% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$10,699,300 (C$18,840) | C$21,915 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$816 (C$1.44) | C$1.24 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$29,931 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,950 (C$16) | C$23 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Talcahuano (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,596 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,637 (C$10) | C$21 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$16,894 (C$30) | C$103 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,798 (C$4.93) | C$8 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,993 (C$5.27) | C$5.11 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,456 (C$4.32) | C$7 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,393 (C$2.45) | C$5.33 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,656 (C$2.92) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,811 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Talcahuano (Chile) is 37% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,694 (C$33) | C$52 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,676 (C$14) | C$26 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$28,173 (C$50) | C$124 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,005 (C$51) | C$87 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,958 (C$16) | C$9 | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,220 (C$3.91) | C$5.39 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,717 (C$4.78) | C$7 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$240,801 (C$424) | C$610 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$70 (C$0.12) | C$0.40 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,964 (C$58) | C$54 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,345 (C$5.89) | C$12 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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