Cost of Living Comparison Between Concepcion and Talca Cost of Living Comparison Between Concepcion and Talca

😐 Solo nomad: Concepcion is 16.2% more expensive than Talca without rent, and 2.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Concepcion is 8.6% more expensive than Talca without rent, and 20% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.73 CLP 7,194
$7.67 CLP 7,130
0.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$45.22 CLP 42.1K
$48.17 CLP 44.8K
-6.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.55 CLP 7,956
$7.48 CLP 6,959
14.30%
Cappuccino
$2.68 CLP 2,489
$2.46 CLP 2,284
8.94%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 CLP 1,308
$1.29 CLP 1,202
9.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 CLP 1,020
$1.29 CLP 1,199
-14.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.01 CLP 3,732
$2.97 CLP 2,767
35.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.91 CLP 3,639
$3.8 CLP 3,537
2.89%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.32 CLP 1,228
$1.15 CLP 1,070
14.78%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 CLP 1,389
$1.32 CLP 1,224
12.88%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.53 CLP 1,423
$1.51 CLP 1,403
1.32%
Eggs
$3.82 CLP 3,556
$3.17 CLP 2,945
20.50%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.2 CLP 10.4K
$7.74 CLP 7,198
44.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.6 CLP 6,138
$6.76 CLP 6,290
-2.37%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.36 CLP 11.5K
$10.91 CLP 10.2K
13.29%
Apples (1kg)
$1.51 CLP 1,404
$1.8 CLP 1,671
-16.11%
Banana (1kg)
$1.39 CLP 1,297
$1.61 CLP 1,497
-13.66%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.53 CLP 1,421
$1.69 CLP 1,576
-9.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.48 CLP 1,378
$1.59 CLP 1,478
-6.92%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 CLP 1,013
$1.15 CLP 1,072
-5.22%
Onion (1kg)
$1.35 CLP 1,256
$1.58 CLP 1,470
-14.56%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 CLP 1,094
$0.94 CLP 877
25.53%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.22 CLP 1,131
$0.97 CLP 904
25.77%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.26 CLP 4,894
$4.35 CLP 4,049
20.92%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.03 CLP 4,677
$5.17 CLP 4,806
-2.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 CLP 977
$1.54 CLP 1,432
-31.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 CLP 1,627
$1.03 CLP 958
69.90%
🚌 Getting Around
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.58 CLP 539
$0.78 CLP 724
-25.64%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.31 CLP 31.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.27 CLP 1,181
$0.44 CLP 410
188.64%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.25 CLP 2,089
$1.04 CLP 964
116.35%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.1 CLP 12.2K
$11.46 CLP 10.7K
14.31%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.35 CLP 1,258
$1.37 CLP 1,277
-1.46%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.5K CLP 19.1M
$19.5K CLP 18.1M
5.13%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.5K CLP 23.7M
$22.7K CLP 21.1M
12.47%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 CLP 96.9K
$102 CLP 94.4K
2.66%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$12.69 CLP 11.8K
$13.57 CLP 12.6K
-6.48%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.47 CLP 26.5K
$19.45 CLP 18.1K
46.38%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.02 CLP 26.1K
$31.93 CLP 29.7K
-12.25%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.66 CLP 9,918
$21.09 CLP 19.6K
-49.45%
Cinema Ticket
$6.08 CLP 5,653
$5.67 CLP 5,273
7.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$337 CLP 313.5K
$443 CLP 412.1K
-23.93%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,467 CLP 4.2M
$3,521 CLP 3.3M
26.89%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$44.8 CLP 41.7K
$43.97 CLP 40.9K
1.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.6 CLP 26.6K
$32.37 CLP 30.1K
-11.65%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$59.3 CLP 55.2K
$68.7 CLP 63.9K
-13.65%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$68.3 CLP 63.5K
$85.5 CLP 79.5K
-20.07%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$482 CLP 448.7K
$475 CLP 441.5K
1.63%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$356 CLP 330.7K
$383 CLP 356.5K
-7.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$929 CLP 863.8K
$895 CLP 832K
3.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$588 CLP 546.4K
$373 CLP 346.9K
57.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,190 CLP 2M
$1,569 CLP 1.5M
39.59%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,902 CLP 1.8M
$1,043 CLP 969.6K
82.44%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Concepcion
Talca
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$540 CLP 502.2K
$628 CLP 584.1K
-14.03%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.3
5.18
2.32%

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Last update for Concepcion: October 29, 2025

Last update for Talca: October 29, 2025

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