Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 85% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 103% | |||
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| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 103% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,602 (78 lei) | 32 lei | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,432 (37 lei) | 18 lei | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$3,104 (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,002 (5.74 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,726 (16 lei) | 10 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,419 (8 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,332 (31 lei) | 14 lei | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,479 (8 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,015 (5.82 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,145 (7 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,561 (38 lei) | 25 lei | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,820 (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$661 (3.79 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 112% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$929,974 (5,328 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$595,888 (3,414 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$68,099 (390 lei) | 390 lei | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$580,791 (3,327 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$370,306 (2,121 lei) | 914 lei | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$43,102 (247 lei) | 253 lei | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,209 (87 lei) | 32 lei | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$237,617 (1,361 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$88,224 (505 lei) | 330 lei | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,536 (49 lei) | 30 lei | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$11,027 (63 lei) | 23 lei | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 15% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,711 (245 lei) | 261 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,562 (146 lei) | 131 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$64,212 (368 lei) | 270 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$74,969 (429 lei) | 251 lei | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 99% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,954,100 (85,672 lei) | 87,982 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,211 (7 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$46,053 (264 lei) | 74 lei | + 257% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,375 (31 lei) | 21 lei | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 84% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,527 (20 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$11,553 (66 lei) | 28 lei | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$34,974 (200 lei) | 84 lei | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,260 (24 lei) | 20 lei | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,960 (23 lei) | 13 lei | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$3,950 (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,004 (11 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,034 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$15,180 (87 lei) | 16 lei | + 453% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 49% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$27,027 (155 lei) | 69 lei | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,778 (62 lei) | 43 lei | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$22,604 (129 lei) | 166 lei | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$46,124 (264 lei) | 135 lei | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,273 (47 lei) | 21 lei | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,683 (21 lei) | 9 lei | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,882 (17 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$659,964 (3,781 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$219 (1.26 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$40,247 (231 lei) | 121 lei | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,274 (24 lei) | 16 lei | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,265 prices entered by 427 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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