Cost of living in Talcahuano, Chile vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Talcahuano (Chile) is 44% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$5,304 (£5.26) | £10 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$3,777 (£3.75) | £6 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,663 (£1.65) | £3.36 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$832 (£0.82) | £1.01 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,922 (£1.91) | £2.86 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$695 (£0.69) | £1.28 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,682 (£3.65) | £5.47 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$827 (£0.82) | £1.94 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$531 (£0.53) | £0.85 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$917 (£0.91) | £1.71 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,889 (£4.85) | £8 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,508 (£1.50) | £1.78 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$313 (£0.31) | £0.90 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Talcahuano (Chile) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$503,512 (£499) | £1,801 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$322,602 (£320) | £1,197 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$45,246 (£45) | £138 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$369,228 (£366) | £981 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$247,608 (£246) | £609 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$39,110 (£39) | £131 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$21,187 (£21) | £17 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$232,659 (£231) | £331 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$49,061 (£49) | £66 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,424 (£9) | £5.73 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$3,781 (£3.75) | £11 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Talcahuano (Chile) is 43% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$33,285 (£33) | £81 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$19,932 (£20) | £29 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$35,603 (£35) | £67 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$44,796 (£44) | £63 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Talcahuano (Chile) is 40% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$10,699,300 (£10,614) | £17,216 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$816 (£0.81) | £1.21 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$29,931 (£30) | £52 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,950 (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Talcahuano (Chile) is 28% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,596 (£3.57) | £3.90 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,637 (£5.59) | £7 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$16,894 (£17) | £80 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$2,798 (£2.78) | £3.07 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,993 (£2.97) | £1.41 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,456 (£2.44) | £3.30 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,393 (£1.38) | £1.51 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,656 (£1.64) | £1.20 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$8,811 (£9) | £12 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Talcahuano (Chile) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$18,694 (£19) | £32 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,676 (£8) | £23 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$28,173 (£28) | £89 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,005 (£29) | £51 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,958 (£9) | £7 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,220 (£2.20) | £3.62 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,717 (£2.69) | £4.40 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$240,801 (£239) | £401 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$70 (£0.07) | £0.17 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,964 (£33) | £27 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,345 (£3.32) | £9 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,800 in Southampton you would need to make just about £3,062 (CH$3,086,364) in Talcahuano.
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