Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (CH$10,895) | CH$8,713 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (CH$7,235) | CH$5,989 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (CH$3,656) | CH$2,945 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (CH$1,643) | CH$1,093 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (CH$3,026) | CH$2,229 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (CH$2,274) | CH$1,374 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (CH$4,661) | CH$7,470 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 lei (CH$1,034) | CH$1,633 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 lei (CH$837) | CH$1,071 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.73 lei (CH$1,049) | CH$1,173 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (CH$7,183) | CH$5,570 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (CH$2,153) | CH$2,224 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 lei (CH$611) | CH$1,000 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,228 lei (CH$937,797) | CH$727,815 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,699 lei (CH$598,691) | CH$416,472 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 579 lei (CH$128,441) | CH$101,338 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,536 lei (CH$562,461) | CH$398,784 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876 lei (CH$416,063) | CH$277,893 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (CH$82,102) | CH$49,438 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (CH$8,033) | CH$21,073 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,360 lei (CH$301,637) | CH$289,383 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 lei (CH$93,519) | CH$65,560 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei (CH$11,080) | CH$8,285 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 lei (CH$13,271) | CH$5,977 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342 lei (CH$75,894) | CH$49,262 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (CH$34,255) | CH$27,637 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 lei (CH$90,353) | CH$59,494 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 lei (CH$75,584) | CH$68,941 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,060 lei (CH$24,190,019) | CH$11,451,100 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (CH$1,630) | CH$1,026 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 lei (CH$21,631) | CH$26,336 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (CH$5,784) | CH$18,438 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 75% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (CH$6,410) | CH$3,856 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 lei (CH$9,013) | CH$6,295 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 lei (CH$56,094) | CH$25,728 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (CH$5,227) | CH$4,264 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (CH$4,490) | CH$2,807 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (CH$5,187) | CH$2,090 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (CH$1,717) | CH$1,175 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (CH$3,485) | CH$1,471 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 lei (CH$14,456) | CH$9,140 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 42% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (CH$27,909) | CH$19,040 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (CH$13,263) | CH$8,019 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei (CH$37,263) | CH$24,942 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei (CH$47,468) | CH$35,338 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (CH$6,926) | CH$10,013 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (CH$3,155) | CH$2,641 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (CH$2,610) | CH$3,213 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,810 lei (CH$845,049) | CH$577,701 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (CH$140) | CH$71 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (CH$40,675) | CH$25,884 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (CH$5,819) | CH$3,812 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 257 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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