Cost of living in Talca, Chile vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Talca (Chile) is 46% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$4,097 (£4.06) | £10 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,101 (£4.07) | £6 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,419 (£1.41) | £3.36 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$769 (£0.76) | £1.01 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,172 (£2.15) | £2.86 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$891 (£0.88) | £1.28 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,138 (£3.11) | £5.47 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$876 (£0.87) | £1.94 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$795 (£0.79) | £0.85 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$972 (£0.96) | £1.71 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,334 (£3.31) | £8 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,385 (£1.37) | £1.78 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$358 (£0.36) | £0.90 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Talca (Chile) is 63% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$469,553 (£466) | £1,801 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$350,412 (£348) | £1,197 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,577 (£57) | £138 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$332,647 (£330) | £981 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$134,907 (£134) | £609 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$28,299 (£28) | £131 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,685 (£18) | £17 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$185,581 (£184) | £331 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$60,000 (£60) | £66 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$3,491 (£3.46) | £5.73 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,779 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Talca (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,979 (£30) | £81 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$19,979 (£20) | £29 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$37,167 (£37) | £67 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$114,047 (£113) | £63 | + 80% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Talca (Chile) is 53% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,496,910 (£8,429) | £17,216 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$744 (£0.74) | £1.21 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$23,116 (£23) | £52 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,652 (£4.61) | £13 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Talca (Chile) is 21% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,509 (£3.48) | £3.90 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,503 (£5.46) | £7 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$21,035 (£21) | £80 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$6,000 (£5.95) | £3.07 | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,101 (£3.08) | £1.41 | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,748 (£3.72) | £3.30 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,351 (£1.34) | £1.51 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,755 (£1.74) | £1.20 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,571 (£7) | £12 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Talca (Chile) is 36% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,980 (£15) | £32 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,488 (£8) | £23 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 (£15) | £89 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$17,485 (£17) | £51 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,503 (£4.47) | £7 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,252 (£3.23) | £3.62 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,396 (£1.39) | £4.40 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$450,000 (£446) | £401 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,598 (£36) | £27 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,652 (£3.62) | £9 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,600 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,791 (CH$2,813,535) in Talca.
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