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Santiago, Chile
Last updated on Feb 11, 2022
Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees say that life in Santiago, Chile feels like the US 50 years ago. This city of approximately 6.2 million enjoys cooler temperatures (50-60s most of the year) and a lower cost of living. People in Santiago put in long, 10+ hour work days. On the weekends, they spend their time with family. How do you meet people in Santiago? Take a stroll down Isidora Goyenechea or join a local soccer league.
What type of social life can someone expect in Santiago?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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Chile Forum
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Help others in Chile by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Chile.
Healthcare & Health Insurance in Chile
Expats in Chile offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Chile.
Best Places to Live in Chile
Expats in Chile enjoy the country's beaches, beautiful cities and lower cost of living. Santiago, La Serena, Vina del Mar and other destinations top their favorite places to live in Chile.
Pros & Cons of Living in Chile
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Chile.
10 Tips for Living in Chile
Expats in Chile enjoy the stable economy, friendly people and relatively affordable cost-of-living. Many find becoming close friends with Chileans, who primarily socialize with family, a big challenge. But, the expat community in Chile is strong and offers a great support system for newcomers.
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Santiago Index
An index of all of our site's Santiago information.
Chile Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Chile on our Chile forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Chile by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Chile.
Healthcare & Health Insurance in Chile
Expats in Chile offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Chile.
Best Places to Live in Chile
Expats in Chile enjoy the country's beaches, beautiful cities and lower cost of living. Santiago, La Serena, Vina del Mar and other destinations top their favorite places to live in Chile.
Pros & Cons of Living in Chile
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Chile.
10 Tips for Living in Chile
Expats in Chile enjoy the stable economy, friendly people and relatively affordable cost-of-living. Many find becoming close friends with Chileans, who primarily socialize with family, a big challenge. But, the expat community in Chile is strong and offers a great support system for newcomers.
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