Is the cost of living in Chile high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Chile, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Chile is generally considered to be quite reasonable. The cost of living in the larger cities such as Santiago, Valparaiso, and Concepcion is higher than in the smaller towns and rural areas. The rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Chile is typically around $500 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment is around $700 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Chile will usually cost around $15 USD per person," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Chile.
"Things like gasoline, propane and imported goods are more expensive in Pucon. Things like fresh food, wines, fruit, land, medical expenses, taxes, are cheaper to considerably cheaper," commented one expat who made the move to Pucon, Chile.

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Is the cost of living in Chile high?
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