Cost of living in Talca, Chile vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Talca (Chile) is 45% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$4,097 (£4.18) | £10 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,101 (£4.18) | £5.65 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,419 (£1.45) | £4.17 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$769 (£0.78) | £0.73 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,172 (£2.22) | £2.75 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$891 (£0.91) | £1.92 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,138 (£3.20) | £5.41 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$876 (£0.89) | £1.89 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$795 (£0.81) | £0.81 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$972 (£0.99) | £2.16 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,334 (£3.40) | £7 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,385 (£1.41) | £1.92 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$358 (£0.37) | £0.74 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Talca (Chile) is 60% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$469,553 (£479) | £1,367 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$350,412 (£357) | £832 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$57,577 (£59) | £164 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$332,647 (£339) | £1,029 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$134,907 (£138) | £915 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$28,299 (£29) | £156 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$17,685 (£18) | £19 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$185,581 (£189) | £340 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$60,000 (£61) | £71 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$3,491 (£3.56) | £5.36 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,779 (£9) | £10 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Talca (Chile) is 24% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,979 (£31) | £49 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$19,979 (£20) | £32 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$37,167 (£38) | £54 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$114,047 (£116) | £55 | + 113% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Talca (Chile) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$8,496,910 (£8,666) | £22,837 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$744 (£0.76) | £1.23 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$23,116 (£24) | £59 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$4,652 (£4.74) | £13 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Talca (Chile) is 18% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,509 (£3.58) | £2.90 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$5,503 (£5.61) | £9 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$21,035 (£21) | £75 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$6,000 (£6) | £2.74 | + 123% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,101 (£3.16) | £1.35 | + 134% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,748 (£3.82) | £2.57 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,351 (£1.38) | £1.80 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,755 (£1.79) | £1.49 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,571 (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Talca (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,980 (£15) | £23 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,488 (£9) | £22 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$15,000 (£15) | £100 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$17,485 (£18) | £54 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$4,503 (£4.59) | £8 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,252 (£3.32) | £2.65 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,396 (£1.42) | £3.79 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$450,000 (£459) | £296 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$36,598 (£37) | £35 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,652 (£3.72) | £9 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Talca (Chile) is 49% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,400 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £2,222 (CH$2,178,966) in Talca.
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