Living in Chile: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Chile

Living in Chile

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Last updated on Dec 02, 2021

Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Chile. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.

What do I need to know about living in Chile?

When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Chile, they said:

"Santiago I would give them advice to be open minded, considerate of the local cultures, and respectful of local traditions. I have lived in three different countries around the world and no one can honestly say what it's like to live in any of those countries until they experience it for," mentioned another expat in Santiago.

"MOVE TODAY! Chile is like the pearl of Latin America. Great economy, standard of living, and it reminds me of what the US was like 50 years ago. Friends and family are much more important then the number of toys that you have or the amount of yourt salary," commented one expat who made the move to Santiago.

"I would tell a friend looking to move here to learn a little Spanish first, don't bring everything you own with you because you can find all you need here and prepare to have a wonderful, new cultural experience because Chile is an interesting and beautiful place to live," remarked another expat living in Santiago, Chile.

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Italy, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and the Living in Panama Guide. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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