Cost of living in Puerto Montt is 4% higher than in Talca (without rent).
Rent in Puerto Montt is 26% cheaper than in Talca.
Cost of living including rent in Puerto Montt is 10% lower than in Talca.
Food in Puerto Montt is 9% more expensive than in Talca.
Transport in Puerto Montt is 8% cheaper than in Talca.
| Puerto Montt | Talca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Puerto Montt | Talca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.6 $ | 39.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.52 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.34 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.32 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.01 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.68 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.43 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.66 $ | 4.47 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.01 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.7 $ | 26 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.05 $ | 12.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.86 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.92 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.61 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.15 $ | 2.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.7 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.5 $ | 86 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28 $ | 20.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 217 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 294 $ | 401 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 313 $ | 402 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 492 $ | 651 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,258 $ | 1,669 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,663 $ | 1,119 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 661 $ | 669 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.47 % | 5.28 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.7 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.51 $ | 5.83 $ |
| Haircut | 8.85 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.1 $ | 62.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.9 $ | 44.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 155 $ | 412 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,228 $ | 3,661 $ |