How much should I spend on a budget office chair?

For occasional or short-shift use, sub-$60 chairs like the Furmax or NEO CHAIR get the job done according to verified-purchase reviewers. For full-time work-from-home use, specialist-community consensus on r/OfficeChairs is that the sweet spot starts closer to $120–$150, where you start getting adjustable lumbar, flip-up arms, and a frame that won't squeak inside a year.