🇨🇱 South America
Santiago, Chile
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Chile's capital and financial hub; most expensive Chilean city but strong infrastructure and salaries
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Santiago climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 148,708 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 440 Mbps | 381 Mbps | 4 ms | 124,857 |
| Mobile | 135 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 19 ms | 23,851 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 890.446 CLP, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $773 | CLP 688,749 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,386 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,760 | CLP 2,458K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $873 | CLP 777,538 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $612 | CLP 545,214 |
| 1BR outside center | $445 | CLP 396,154 |
| 3BR city center | $1,128 | CLP 1,004K |
| 3BR outside center | $874 | CLP 777,857 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $270 | CLP 240,429 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $275 | CLP 244,573 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $11.23 | CLP 10,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $56.15 | CLP 50,000 |
| Fast food combo | $9.55 | CLP 8,500 |
| Beef (per lb) | $5.41 | CLP 4,816 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.72 | CLP 1,529 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $169 | CLP 150,388 |
| Phone plan / mo | $14 | CLP 12,906 |
| Internet / mo | $23 | CLP 20,431 |
| Gym membership / mo | $37 | CLP 33,154 |
| Cinema ticket | $8.09 | CLP 7,200 |
| Preschool / mo | $493 | CLP 439,231 |
| International school / yr | $12,347 | CLP 10,994K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $19,473 | CLP 17,340K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Chile
Country-level research that applies to living in Santiago — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90 days visa-free + 90 extension |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes → PR possible after 2 yrs temporary (fastest formal track in the cone) |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide (3-yr foreign-income relief) system · top rate 40% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 5/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Chile profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo