Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Târgu Mureş, Romania
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Santiago (Chile) is 53% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$9,003 (50 lei) | 21 lei | + 138% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,794 (27 lei) | 18 lei | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,841 (10 lei) | 10 lei | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$837 (4.68 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,222 (12 lei) | 8 lei | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,163 (6 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,734 (21 lei) | 13 lei | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 (7 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$743 (4.15 lei) | 2.85 lei | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$826 (4.61 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,539 (25 lei) | 25 lei | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,534 (9 lei) | 5.68 lei | + 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (2.38 lei) | 2.07 lei | + 15% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 101% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$766,088 (4,281 lei) | 1,530 lei | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$487,358 (2,723 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 124% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,027 (324 lei) | 489 lei | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$488,240 (2,728 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$314,254 (1,756 lei) | 751 lei | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,767 (233 lei) | 277 lei | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,655 (87 lei) | 28 lei | + 211% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$220,265 (1,231 lei) | 1,671 lei | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$65,700 (367 lei) | 312 lei | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,320 (41 lei) | 24 lei | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,437 (25 lei) | 12 lei | + 101% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$37,670 (211 lei) | 101 lei | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,255 (119 lei) | 149 lei | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$45,184 (252 lei) | 233 lei | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$56,869 (318 lei) | 311 lei | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 64% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,573,900 (75,852 lei) | 70,222 lei | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$790 (4.42 lei) | 5.41 lei | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,348 (231 lei) | 81 lei | + 187% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,370 (30 lei) | 20 lei | + 51% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 44% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 (15 lei) | 26 lei | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$6,969 (39 lei) | 33 lei | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,103 (185 lei) | 92 lei | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 (24 lei) | 11 lei | + 110% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,937 (16 lei) | 11 lei | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (10 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,679 (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,751 (66 lei) | 16 lei | + 301% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 65% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,170 (118 lei) | 56 lei | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,839 (49 lei) | 38 lei | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 (173 lei) | 100 lei | + 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$29,097 (163 lei) | 78 lei | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,999 (34 lei) | 16 lei | + 115% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,910 (16 lei) | 6 lei | + 162% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,383 (13 lei) | 5.00 lei | + 166% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 (2,186 lei) | 1,607 lei | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 (0.65 lei) | 0.65 lei | + 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,116 (263 lei) | 130 lei | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,080 (23 lei) | 17 lei | + 33% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 64% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 8,343 lei (CH$1,493,047) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,100 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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