Cost of living in Talca, Chile vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Talca (Chile) is 51% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$4,097 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,101 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,419 (AU$2.54) | AU$4.99 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$769 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.27 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,172 (AU$3.88) | AU$4.99 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$891 (AU$1.59) | AU$4.99 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,138 (AU$5.61) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$876 (AU$1.57) | AU$4.35 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$795 (AU$1.42) | AU$3.46 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$972 (AU$1.74) | AU$4.73 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,334 (AU$5.96) | AU$16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,385 (AU$2.48) | AU$3.13 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$358 (AU$0.64) | AU$1.79 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Talca (Chile) is 60% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$469,553 (AU$839) | AU$2,461 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$350,412 (AU$626) | AU$1,879 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,577 (AU$103) | AU$140 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$332,647 (AU$594) | AU$1,843 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$134,907 (AU$241) | AU$1,301 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$28,299 (AU$51) | AU$92 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,685 (AU$32) | AU$52 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$185,581 (AU$332) | AU$573 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$60,000 (AU$107) | AU$177 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$3,491 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,779 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Talca (Chile) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,979 (AU$54) | AU$100 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$19,979 (AU$36) | AU$60 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$37,167 (AU$66) | AU$157 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$114,047 (AU$204) | AU$117 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Talca (Chile) is 50% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,496,910 (AU$15,185) | AU$25,963 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$744 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.45 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$23,116 (AU$41) | AU$100 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,652 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Talca (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,509 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,503 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$21,035 (AU$38) | AU$71 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$6,000 (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,101 (AU$5.54) | AU$4.60 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,748 (AU$7) | AU$5.36 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,351 (AU$2.41) | AU$3.19 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,755 (AU$3.14) | AU$3.88 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,571 (AU$12) | AU$25 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Talca (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,980 (AU$27) | AU$52 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,488 (AU$15) | AU$27 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 (AU$27) | AU$162 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$17,485 (AU$31) | AU$108 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,503 (AU$8) | AU$14 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,252 (AU$5.81) | AU$4.46 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,396 (AU$2.50) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$450,000 (AU$804) | AU$594 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,598 (AU$65) | AU$53 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,652 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 214 prices entered by 11 different people.
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 AU$7,500 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,817 (CH$2,136,054) in Talca.
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