Cost of living in Talcahuano, Chile vs Queretaro, Mexico
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Talcahuano (Chile) is 23% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,304 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 278 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$3,777 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 109 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,663 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 58 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$832 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,922 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 45 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$695 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,682 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 70 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$827 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 44 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$531 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 30 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$917 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,889 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 294 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,508 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 33 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$313 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 18 | - 49% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Talcahuano (Chile) is 12% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$503,512 (Mex$ 14,675) | Mex$ 18,428 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$322,602 (Mex$ 9,402) | Mex$ 8,173 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$45,246 (Mex$ 1,319) | Mex$ 1,042 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$369,228 (Mex$ 10,761) | Mex$ 11,077 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$247,608 (Mex$ 7,217) | Mex$ 4,887 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,110 (Mex$ 1,140) | Mex$ 571 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$21,187 (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 365 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$232,659 (Mex$ 6,781) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,061 (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 2,731 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,424 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 97 | + 182% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,781 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 80 | + 38% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Talcahuano (Chile) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$33,285 (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 810 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$19,932 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 589 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$35,603 (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 1,561 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$44,796 (Mex$ 1,306) | Mex$ 1,081 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Talcahuano (Chile) is 28% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$10,699,300 (Mex$ 311,832) | Mex$ 367,749 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$816 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$29,931 (Mex$ 872) | Mex$ 583 | + 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,950 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 133 | + 96% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Talcahuano (Chile) is 19% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,596 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 70 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,637 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 191 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$16,894 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 666 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,798 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 76 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,993 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 50 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,456 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,393 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 28 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,656 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 35 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,811 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 238 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Talcahuano (Chile) is 13% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,694 (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 382 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,676 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 167 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$28,173 (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 539 | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,005 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 658 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,958 (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 134 | + 95% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,220 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 66 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,717 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 38 | + 107% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$240,801 (Mex$ 7,018) | Mex$ 10,967 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$70 (Mex$ 2.03) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,964 (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 1,022 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,345 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 58 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Talcahuano (Chile) is 6% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 62,734 (CH$2,152,485) in Talcahuano to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 59,000 in Queretaro.
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