Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 68% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 58% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Santiago (Chile) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CH$9,119 (54 lei) | 23 lei | 135% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CH$4,858 (29 lei) | 18 lei | 55% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CH$1,857 (11 lei) | 10 lei | 10% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CH$833 (4.89 lei) | 4.76 lei | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CH$2,254 (13 lei) | 9 lei | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CH$1,174 (7 lei) | 5.08 lei | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CH$3,886 (23 lei) | 13 lei | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CH$1,252 (7 lei) | 4.10 lei | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CH$760 (4.47 lei) | 2.84 lei | 57% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CH$845 (4.96 lei) | 3.31 lei | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CH$4,495 (26 lei) | 25 lei | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CH$1,564 (9 lei) | 5.74 lei | 60% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CH$426 (2.50 lei) | 2.09 lei | 20% |
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 99% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$766,875 (4,505 lei) | 1,678 lei | 168% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$492,670 (2,894 lei) | 1,325 lei | 118% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CH$56,719 (333 lei) | 509 lei | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CH$489,991 (2,878 lei) | 1,129 lei | 155% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CH$313,521 (1,842 lei) | 820 lei | 125% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CH$42,392 (249 lei) | 292 lei | 15% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CH$15,416 (91 lei) | 28 lei | 222% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CH$226,274 (1,329 lei) | 1,632 lei | 19% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$63,170 (371 lei) | 322 lei | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CH$7,544 (44 lei) | 24 lei | 84% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CH$4,551 (27 lei) | 13 lei | 111% |
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CH$37,595 (221 lei) | 108 lei | 104% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CH$20,779 (122 lei) | 154 lei | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$46,108 (271 lei) | 241 lei | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CH$57,383 (337 lei) | 306 lei | 10% |
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 69% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CH$13,791,600 (81,010 lei) | 73,528 lei | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CH$793 (4.66 lei) | 5.47 lei | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CH$40,753 (239 lei) | 81 lei | 197% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CH$5,556 (33 lei) | 20 lei | 63% |
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 48% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CH$2,807 (16 lei) | 28 lei | 41% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CH$6,839 (40 lei) | 29 lei | 39% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CH$33,078 (194 lei) | 99 lei | 97% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CH$4,473 (26 lei) | 12 lei | 112% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,949 (17 lei) | 12 lei | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CH$2,958 (17 lei) | 15 lei | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CH$1,724 (10 lei) | 5.30 lei | 91% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CH$1,659 (10 lei) | 9 lei | 9% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$12,087 (71 lei) | 18 lei | 293% |
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 79% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Santiago (Chile) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CH$21,860 (128 lei) | 57 lei | 127% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CH$9,131 (54 lei) | 39 lei | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CH$32,167 (189 lei) | 91 lei | 108% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CH$28,699 (169 lei) | 80 lei | 110% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CH$6,112 (36 lei) | 15 lei | 133% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CH$2,865 (17 lei) | 6 lei | 162% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CH$2,386 (14 lei) | 5.11 lei | 174% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CH$429,066 (2,520 lei) | 1,600 lei | 58% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CH$124 (0.73 lei) | 0.61 lei | 19% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CH$45,773 (269 lei) | 132 lei | 104% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CH$4,155 (24 lei) | 18 lei | 39% |
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For example, you would need at least 8,925 lei (CH$1,519,445) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,300 lei in Târgu Mureş.