Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 87% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 34% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Warsaw | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 zł (CH$11,781) | CH$14,383 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37 zł (CH$9,299) | CH$7,867 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 zł (CH$5,451) | CH$2,631 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.90 zł (CH$1,228) | CH$1,111 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 zł (CH$4,717) | CH$3,179 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 zł (CH$4,252) | CH$1,094 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 zł (CH$7,680) | CH$4,805 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.91 zł (CH$1,231) | CH$1,431 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57 zł (CH$894) | CH$1,274 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.42 zł (CH$1,106) | CH$1,113 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57 zł (CH$14,391) | CH$4,407 | + 227% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (CH$2,447) | CH$1,970 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 zł (CH$1,694) | CH$946 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 190% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Warsaw | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,662 zł (CH$1,918,400) | CH$660,547 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,625 zł (CH$1,909,158) | CH$446,742 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,762 zł (CH$441,162) | CH$56,197 | + 685% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,753 zł (CH$1,440,451) | CH$453,843 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,614 zł (CH$1,155,188) | CH$302,312 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 917 zł (CH$229,570) | CH$48,069 | + 378% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 82 zł (CH$20,651) | CH$19,871 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,176 zł (CH$544,954) | CH$232,910 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 563 zł (CH$140,989) | CH$73,161 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 zł (CH$9,364) | CH$8,726 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 zł (CH$14,186) | CH$10,658 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 169% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Warsaw | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 552 zł (CH$138,277) | CH$41,549 | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 220 zł (CH$55,208) | CH$25,976 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 462 zł (CH$115,707) | CH$58,261 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 930 zł (CH$232,776) | CH$59,674 | + 290% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 27% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Warsaw | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,414 zł (CH$35,158,438) | CH$12,467,000 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (CH$1,708) | CH$1,216 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 148 zł (CH$37,042) | CH$44,098 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97 zł (CH$24,299) | CH$10,534 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 113% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Warsaw | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 zł (CH$8,088) | CH$2,642 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53 zł (CH$13,330) | CH$8,698 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 314 zł (CH$78,559) | CH$33,519 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 zł (CH$6,511) | CH$4,092 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 zł (CH$5,306) | CH$2,757 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 zł (CH$3,963) | CH$2,646 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 zł (CH$3,338) | CH$1,377 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 zł (CH$3,044) | CH$1,825 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 147 zł (CH$36,872) | CH$9,897 | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 142% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Warsaw | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 153 zł (CH$38,368) | CH$19,650 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 zł (CH$19,362) | CH$9,228 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 663 zł (CH$165,967) | CH$33,960 | + 389% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 306 zł (CH$76,625) | CH$30,513 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 zł (CH$11,593) | CH$7,498 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (CH$4,620) | CH$3,461 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 zł (CH$6,658) | CH$2,654 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,665 zł (CH$667,288) | CH$431,856 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.59 zł (CH$398) | CH$91 | + 336% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247 zł (CH$61,776) | CH$35,675 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 zł (CH$15,171) | CH$4,026 | + 277% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,455 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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