Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Talca Cost of Living Comparison Between Valdivia and Talca

😐 Solo nomad: Valdivia is 9.9% more expensive than Talca without rent, and 6% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Valdivia is 3.1% cheaper than Talca without rent, and 16.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.36 CLP 5,918
$7.67 CLP 7,130
-17.08%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.43 CLP 39.5K
$48.17 CLP 44.8K
-11.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.95 CLP 6,466
$7.48 CLP 6,959
-7.09%
Cappuccino
$2.46 CLP 2,284
$2.46 CLP 2,284
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 CLP 2,225
$1.29 CLP 1,202
85.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.55 CLP 1,442
$1.29 CLP 1,199
20.16%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.8 CLP 3,535
$2.97 CLP 2,767
27.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.14 CLP 3,853
$3.8 CLP 3,537
8.95%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.2 CLP 1,116
$1.15 CLP 1,070
4.35%
White Bread (500g)
$1.38 CLP 1,281
$1.32 CLP 1,224
4.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.67 CLP 1,555
$1.51 CLP 1,403
10.60%
Eggs
$3.17 CLP 2,949
$3.17 CLP 2,945
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.3 CLP 8,648
$7.74 CLP 7,198
20.16%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.61 CLP 6,151
$6.76 CLP 6,290
-2.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.15 CLP 12.2K
$10.91 CLP 10.2K
20.53%
Apples (1kg)
$2.3 CLP 2,135
$1.8 CLP 1,671
27.78%
Banana (1kg)
$1.95 CLP 1,818
$1.61 CLP 1,497
21.12%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.85 CLP 1,717
$1.69 CLP 1,576
9.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.94 CLP 1,805
$1.59 CLP 1,478
22.01%
Potato (1kg)
$2.46 CLP 2,291
$1.15 CLP 1,072
113.91%
Onion (1kg)
$1.57 CLP 1,458
$1.58 CLP 1,470
-0.63%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.56 CLP 1,449
$0.94 CLP 877
65.96%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 CLP 1,094
$0.97 CLP 904
21.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.23 CLP 4,864
$4.35 CLP 4,049
20.23%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.91 CLP 4,566
$5.17 CLP 4,806
-5.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.55 CLP 1,446
$1.54 CLP 1,432
0.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CLP 2,017
$1.03 CLP 958
110.68%
🚌 Getting Around
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.6 CLP 558
$0.78 CLP 724
-23.08%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.65 CLP 1,531
$0.44 CLP 410
275.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
-
$1.04 CLP 964
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$11.46 CLP 10.7K
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.42 CLP 1,321
$1.37 CLP 1,277
3.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.8K CLP 14.7M
$19.5K CLP 18.1M
-19.01%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.4K CLP 17.1M
$22.7K CLP 21.1M
-19.12%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$96.6 CLP 89.8K
$102 CLP 94.4K
-4.86%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.98 CLP 17.7K
$13.57 CLP 12.6K
39.87%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$29.22 CLP 27.2K
$19.45 CLP 18.1K
50.23%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.92 CLP 40.8K
$31.93 CLP 29.7K
37.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$24.3 CLP 22.6K
$21.09 CLP 19.6K
15.22%
Cinema Ticket
$4.87 CLP 4,533
$5.67 CLP 5,273
-14.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$270 CLP 250.8K
$443 CLP 412.1K
-39.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$3,521 CLP 3.3M
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.6 CLP 50.8K
$43.97 CLP 40.9K
24.27%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.48 CLP 17.2K
$32.37 CLP 30.1K
-42.91%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$51.5 CLP 47.9K
$68.7 CLP 63.9K
-25.05%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.5 CLP 74.8K
$85.5 CLP 79.5K
-5.83%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$605 CLP 562.8K
$475 CLP 441.5K
27.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$389 CLP 361.9K
$383 CLP 356.5K
1.50%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,042 CLP 968.7K
$895 CLP 832K
16.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$597 CLP 555.7K
$373 CLP 346.9K
60.20%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,543 CLP 4.2M
$1,569 CLP 1.5M
189.57%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,043 CLP 969.6K
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Valdivia
Talca
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$652 CLP 606.3K
$628 CLP 584.1K
3.80%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.5
5.18
-13.13%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Valdivia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Talca: October 29, 2025

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