Cost of living in La Serena, Chile vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in La Serena (Chile) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,118 (43 zł) | 26 zł | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,684 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,466 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$816 (4.29 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,059 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,123 (5.90 zł) | 7 zł | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,722 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,038 (5.46 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$600 (3.16 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$864 (4.55 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,202 (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,538 (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$470 (2.47 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 7% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in La Serena (Chile) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$534,830 (2,813 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$352,442 (1,854 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$52,969 (279 zł) | 471 zł | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$394,680 (2,076 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$292,231 (1,537 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$34,169 (180 zł) | 280 zł | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$22,174 (117 zł) | 47 zł | + 146% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$227,781 (1,198 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,656 (245 zł) | 403 zł | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$6,528 (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,829 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 13% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$30,963 (163 zł) | 246 zł | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,204 (112 zł) | 118 zł | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$41,011 (216 zł) | 310 zł | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$51,507 (271 zł) | 350 zł | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,868,100 (72,949 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$840 (4.42 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,713 (188 zł) | 94 zł | + 99% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$7,724 (41 zł) | 26 zł | + 58% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is 46% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$4,721 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,444 (44 zł) | 28 zł | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,965 (179 zł) | 101 zł | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,602 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,604 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,796 (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,593 (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,481 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$7,191 (38 zł) | 36 zł | + 4% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is 37% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$22,771 (120 zł) | 68 zł | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,280 (38 zł) | 54 zł | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$32,308 (170 zł) | 133 zł | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$33,935 (179 zł) | 138 zł | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,318 (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,252 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$1,803 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$411,355 (2,164 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$127 (0.67 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 125% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$30,695 (161 zł) | 119 zł | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,164 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,947 zł (CH$2,271,157) in La Serena to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,500 zł in Łódź.
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