Cost of living in Talca, Chile vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Talca (Chile) is 65% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$4,097 ($5.66) | $18 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,101 ($5.66) | $9 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,419 ($1.96) | $5.20 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$769 ($1.06) | $1.16 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,172 ($3.00) | $5.18 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$891 ($1.23) | $4.92 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,138 ($4.34) | $12 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$876 ($1.21) | $4.15 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$795 ($1.10) | $2.18 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$972 ($1.34) | $5.54 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,334 ($4.60) | $18 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,385 ($1.91) | $2.51 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$358 ($0.49) | $3.82 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Talca (Chile) is 80% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$469,553 ($649) | $3,960 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$350,412 ($484) | $3,733 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,577 ($80) | $128 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$332,647 ($460) | $2,873 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$134,907 ($186) | $2,430 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$28,299 ($39) | $101 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,685 ($24) | $48 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$185,581 ($256) | $518 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$60,000 ($83) | $139 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$3,491 ($4.82) | $11 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,779 ($12) | $42 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Talca (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,979 ($41) | $62 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$19,979 ($28) | $46 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$37,167 ($51) | $105 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$114,047 ($158) | $171 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Talca (Chile) is 56% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,496,910 ($11,738) | $23,115 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$744 ($1.03) | $0.95 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$23,116 ($32) | $92 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,652 ($6) | $19 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Talca (Chile) is 50% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,509 ($4.85) | $9 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,503 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$21,035 ($29) | $132 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$6,000 ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,101 ($4.28) | $4.80 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,748 ($5.18) | $8 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,351 ($1.87) | $4.63 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,755 ($2.42) | $2.49 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,571 ($9) | $32 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Talca (Chile) is 53% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,980 ($21) | $61 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,488 ($12) | $31 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 ($21) | $263 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$17,485 ($24) | $109 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,503 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,252 ($4.49) | $5.19 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,396 ($1.93) | $8 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$450,000 ($622) | $405 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.35 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,598 ($51) | $111 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,652 ($5.04) | $11 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Talca (Chile) is 66% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $13,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $4,395 (CH$3,181,256) in Talca.
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