Cost of living in Talca, Chile vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Talca (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$4,097 ($5.81) | $13 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,101 ($5.82) | $7 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,419 ($2.01) | $3.27 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$769 ($1.09) | $0.79 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,172 ($3.08) | $2.17 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$891 ($1.26) | $2.93 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,138 ($4.45) | $5.55 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$876 ($1.24) | $3.27 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$795 ($1.13) | $1.63 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$972 ($1.38) | $2.07 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,334 ($4.73) | $14 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,385 ($1.97) | $1.70 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$358 ($0.51) | $1.91 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Talca (Chile) is 50% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$469,553 ($666) | $1,253 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$350,412 ($497) | $936 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,577 ($82) | $166 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$332,647 ($472) | $989 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$134,907 ($191) | $769 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$28,299 ($40) | $96 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,685 ($25) | $48 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$185,581 ($263) | $299 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$60,000 ($85) | $96 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$3,491 ($4.95) | $12 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,779 ($12) | $20 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Talca (Chile) is 4% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,979 ($43) | $42 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$19,979 ($28) | $33 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$37,167 ($53) | $82 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$114,047 ($162) | $103 | + 57% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Talca (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,496,910 ($12,057) | $21,300 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$744 ($1.06) | $0.58 | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$23,116 ($33) | $48 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,652 ($7) | $13 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Talca (Chile) is 33% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,509 ($4.98) | $7 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,503 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$21,035 ($30) | $131 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$6,000 ($9) | $5.89 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,101 ($4.40) | $2.89 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,748 ($5.32) | $4.96 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,351 ($1.92) | $3.10 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,755 ($2.49) | $1.56 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,571 ($9) | $17 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Talca (Chile) is 20% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,980 ($21) | $44 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,488 ($12) | $21 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 ($21) | $124 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$17,485 ($25) | $53 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,503 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,252 ($4.61) | $4.89 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,396 ($1.98) | $4.21 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$450,000 ($639) | $432 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,598 ($52) | $34 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,652 ($5.18) | $6 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,700 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $2,377 (CH$1,675,183) in Talca.
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