Cost of living in Talcahuano, Chile

Summary of cost of living in Talcahuano

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CH$2,078,349
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CH$939,328
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Talcahuano
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CH$8,713
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CH$5,989
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CH$2,945
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CH$1,093
12 eggs, large CH$2,229
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CH$1,374
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CH$7,470
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CH$1,633
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CH$1,071
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CH$1,173
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CH$5,570
2 liters of coca-cola CH$2,224
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CH$1,000
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CH$727,815
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CH$416,472
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CH$101,338
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CH$398,784
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CH$277,893
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CH$49,438
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CH$21,073
40” flat screen tv CH$289,383
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CH$65,560
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CH$8,285
Hourly rate for cleaning help CH$5,977
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CH$49,262
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CH$27,637
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CH$59,494
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CH$68,941
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CH$11,451,100
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CH$1,026
Monthly ticket public transport CH$23,859
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CH$18,437
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CH$3,856
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CH$6,295
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CH$25,728
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CH$4,264
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CH$2,807
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CH$2,090
4 rolls of toilet paper CH$1,175
Tube of toothpaste CH$1,471
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CH$9,240
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CH$19,040
2 tickets to the movies CH$8,019
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CH$24,942
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CH$35,338
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CH$10,013
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CH$2,641
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CH$2,844
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CH$577,701
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CH$71
1 month of gym membership in business district CH$25,884
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CH$3,812
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: January 17, 2025

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