Cost of living in Poland compared to Chile
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Poland is 13% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Poland | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 zł (CH$11,734) | CH$15,606 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 zł (CH$8,311) | CH$7,214 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 zł (CH$3,940) | CH$2,682 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.89 zł (CH$1,177) | CH$1,154 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 zł (CH$4,220) | CH$3,554 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 zł (CH$3,368) | CH$1,469 | + 129% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 zł (CH$5,321) | CH$5,578 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.62 zł (CH$1,353) | CH$1,611 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.77 zł (CH$1,149) | CH$1,457 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 zł (CH$1,270) | CH$1,208 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 zł (CH$13,086) | CH$6,249 | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 zł (CH$2,392) | CH$2,197 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.86 zł (CH$1,169) | CH$689 | + 70% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Poland is 79% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Poland | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,013 zł (CH$1,687,724) | CH$1,040,870 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,035 zł (CH$1,211,598) | CH$650,846 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,321 zł (CH$317,862) | CH$85,651 | + 271% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,114 zł (CH$990,128) | CH$597,617 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,409 zł (CH$820,380) | CH$419,977 | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 867 zł (CH$208,728) | CH$56,165 | + 272% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68 zł (CH$16,462) | CH$15,232 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,908 zł (CH$459,263) | CH$252,013 | + 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 750 zł (CH$180,529) | CH$80,913 | + 123% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 zł (CH$12,861) | CH$10,148 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 zł (CH$16,647) | CH$10,690 | + 56% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 69% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Poland | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 397 zł (CH$95,506) | CH$48,843 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 205 zł (CH$49,228) | CH$30,222 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 379 zł (CH$91,274) | CH$71,505 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 555 zł (CH$133,565) | CH$80,821 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 17% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Poland | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 141,869 zł (CH$34,141,444) | CH$18,681,300 | + 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (CH$1,609) | CH$1,311 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 160 zł (CH$38,413) | CH$39,657 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 31% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Poland | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 zł (CH$7,911) | CH$3,910 | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 zł (CH$14,084) | CH$11,789 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 256 zł (CH$61,707) | CH$43,702 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 zł (CH$6,864) | CH$5,389 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 zł (CH$5,360) | CH$4,160 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (CH$4,095) | CH$4,341 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 zł (CH$2,524) | CH$2,087 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 zł (CH$3,398) | CH$2,417 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93 zł (CH$22,265) | CH$16,952 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 25% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Poland | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (CH$28,270) | CH$33,337 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70 zł (CH$16,836) | CH$12,294 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 438 zł (CH$105,521) | CH$30,740 | + 243% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 zł (CH$51,222) | CH$50,130 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 37 zł (CH$8,885) | CH$8,225 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 zł (CH$4,441) | CH$4,052 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 zł (CH$4,121) | CH$3,847 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,370 zł (CH$811,004) | CH$549,935 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98 zł (CH$237) | CH$105 | + 125% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 zł (CH$51,080) | CH$54,804 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (CH$5,858) | CH$4,804 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 36% more expensive than in Chile
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