Cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 61% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 51% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (CH$13,936) | CH$14,383 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (CH$8,630) | CH$7,867 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.65 (CH$4,345) | CH$2,631 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (CH$1,038) | CH$1,111 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.45 (CH$4,161) | CH$3,179 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (CH$4,307) | CH$1,094 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.81 (CH$5,436) | CH$4,805 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.46 (CH$3,232) | CH$1,431 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (CH$1,753) | CH$1,274 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.19 (CH$4,851) | CH$1,113 | + 336% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (CH$11,656) | CH$4,407 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 (CH$2,326) | CH$1,970 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (CH$1,495) | CH$946 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 142% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,619 (CH$1,513,432) | CH$660,547 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,297 (CH$1,212,752) | CH$446,742 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (CH$207,789) | CH$56,197 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,156 (CH$1,081,024) | CH$453,843 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $848 (CH$792,496) | CH$302,312 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (CH$139,054) | CH$48,069 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (CH$49,244) | CH$19,871 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (CH$252,988) | CH$232,910 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $74 (CH$69,095) | CH$73,161 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (CH$11,436) | CH$8,726 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (CH$24,812) | CH$10,658 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 55% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (CH$39,305) | CH$41,549 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (CH$51,810) | CH$25,976 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (CH$98,928) | CH$58,261 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (CH$88,281) | CH$59,674 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is about the same as in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,127 (CH$29,098,235) | CH$12,467,000 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (CH$801) | CH$1,216 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (CH$34,160) | CH$44,098 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CH$13,040) | CH$10,709 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 123% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Tallahassee, Florida | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (CH$7,653) | CH$2,642 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (CH$17,444) | CH$8,698 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (CH$119,826) | CH$33,519 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CH$6,169) | CH$4,092 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.14 (CH$3,869) | CH$2,757 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.70 (CH$5,332) | CH$2,646 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.79 (CH$3,542) | CH$1,377 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (CH$1,812) | CH$1,825 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (CH$19,389) | CH$9,897 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) is 94% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tallahassee, Florida | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (CH$39,205) | CH$19,650 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (CH$27,893) | CH$9,228 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $72 (CH$67,432) | CH$33,960 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (CH$66,707) | CH$30,513 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (CH$8,868) | CH$7,498 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (CH$4,931) | CH$3,461 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (CH$5,610) | CH$2,654 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $463 (CH$432,484) | CH$431,856 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (CH$335) | CH$91 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (CH$30,649) | CH$35,675 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CH$6,790) | CH$4,026 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 78 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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