Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Warsaw | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 zł (CH$7,398) | CH$8,713 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (CH$5,479) | CH$5,989 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (CH$2,947) | CH$2,945 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.37 zł (CH$833) | CH$1,093 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (CH$2,678) | CH$2,229 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (CH$2,259) | CH$1,374 | + 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (CH$3,245) | CH$7,470 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 zł (CH$769) | CH$1,633 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.53 zł (CH$672) | CH$1,071 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 zł (CH$774) | CH$1,173 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł (CH$6,891) | CH$5,570 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (CH$1,575) | CH$2,224 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (CH$832) | CH$1,000 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 52% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Warsaw | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,074 zł (CH$1,347,700) | CH$741,014 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,968 zł (CH$946,510) | CH$416,472 | + 127% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 642 zł (CH$122,394) | CH$101,338 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,729 zł (CH$710,404) | CH$398,784 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,912 zł (CH$554,906) | CH$277,893 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 zł (CH$67,429) | CH$49,438 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (CH$11,084) | CH$21,073 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (CH$357,527) | CH$289,383 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (CH$90,683) | CH$65,560 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (CH$6,041) | CH$8,285 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 zł (CH$6,814) | CH$5,977 | + 14% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 15% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 zł (CH$68,313) | CH$49,262 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (CH$28,013) | CH$27,637 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł (CH$66,875) | CH$59,494 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 462 zł (CH$88,026) | CH$68,941 | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (CH$19,822,129) | CH$20,974,100 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (CH$1,398) | CH$1,026 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (CH$21,270) | CH$23,859 | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (CH$8,002) | CH$12,358 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 11% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (CH$3,507) | CH$3,856 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (CH$6,469) | CH$6,295 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (CH$30,259) | CH$25,728 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (CH$3,129) | CH$4,264 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (CH$2,690) | CH$2,807 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (CH$2,507) | CH$2,090 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (CH$1,541) | CH$1,175 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 zł (CH$2,181) | CH$1,471 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (CH$13,822) | CH$9,240 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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Warsaw | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (CH$23,495) | CH$19,040 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (CH$11,045) | CH$8,019 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (CH$47,157) | CH$24,942 | + 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (CH$33,977) | CH$35,338 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (CH$6,420) | CH$10,013 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (CH$2,773) | CH$2,641 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (CH$2,647) | CH$2,844 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (CH$461,908) | CH$577,701 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (CH$62) | CH$71 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (CH$27,041) | CH$25,884 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (CH$3,426) | CH$3,812 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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