Cost of living in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 27% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,674 (59 zł) | 47 zł | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,715 (27 zł) | 37 zł | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,743 (11 zł) | 26 zł | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,138 (4.60 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,860 (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,492 (6 zł) | 23 zł | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,920 (24 zł) | 44 zł | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,808 (7 zł) | 5.87 zł | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,583 (6 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,307 (5.28 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,279 (25 zł) | 57 zł | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$2,083 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$697 (2.82 zł) | 7 zł | - 58% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 51% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$1,193,990 (4,824 zł) | 7,662 zł | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$723,496 (2,923 zł) | 7,625 zł | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$91,647 (370 zł) | 1,762 zł | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$709,543 (2,867 zł) | 5,753 zł | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$445,654 (1,801 zł) | 4,614 zł | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,458 (244 zł) | 917 zł | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,800 (64 zł) | 82 zł | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$257,807 (1,042 zł) | 2,176 zł | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$83,427 (337 zł) | 563 zł | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$11,530 (47 zł) | 37 zł | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$8,701 (35 zł) | 57 zł | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 50% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Warsaw | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$53,492 (216 zł) | 552 zł | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$35,546 (144 zł) | 220 zł | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$80,785 (326 zł) | 462 zł | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$76,072 (307 zł) | 930 zł | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$18,033,600 (72,862 zł) | 140,414 zł | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,313 (5.30 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,495 (168 zł) | 131 zł | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$6,698 (27 zł) | 106 zł | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 30% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,370 (14 zł) | 32 zł | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$9,365 (38 zł) | 53 zł | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$44,436 (180 zł) | 314 zł | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,612 (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$4,486 (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$5,110 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$2,352 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$2,897 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$19,399 (78 zł) | 147 zł | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago, Chile (Chile) is 35% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Santiago, Chile | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$38,271 (155 zł) | 153 zł | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$12,446 (50 zł) | 85 zł | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$34,918 (141 zł) | 663 zł | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$55,710 (225 zł) | 306 zł | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$8,944 (36 zł) | 46 zł | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,735 (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$3,903 (16 zł) | 27 zł | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$565,251 (2,284 zł) | 2,665 zł | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$110 (0.44 zł) | 1.59 zł | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$58,561 (237 zł) | 247 zł | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$5,013 (20 zł) | 24 zł | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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