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Santiago
Chile, South America
7.0M people
America/Santiago
Spanish
City
Capital
Santiago
Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile, nestled in a valley of the Andes Mountains. A vibrant metropolis with a rich history and culture, it offers a blend of modern skyscrapers and colonial architecture.
Metropolitan Area
Safety
65
Security
Cost
70
Living costs
Healthcare
78
Medical
22°
L: 10°
Best time to visitSeptember
Annual rainfall
350mmCost of Living
70
Overall Cost
65
Rent Index
60
Groceries
68
Restaurants
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$700
City center
3 Bedroom
$1,500
City center
Cost vs Global Average20% higher
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
78
Good
Good78
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Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
60
Moderate
Average60
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System Overview
System Type
Universal Healthcare System
Emergency Number
133
Hospital Density
25
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
80
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent94
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Good health outcomes
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
20
Schools
MONTHLY
$500
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
75
Good
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
70
Good
Major Universities
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Higher education institution
Universidad de Chile
Higher education institution
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
70
Good
Good70
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Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
65
Good
Good65
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Traffic Congestion
High
70 Index
Good70
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Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$40
per month
Fuel
$1.2
per liter
Taxi
$1.5
per km
Universities
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Nearby location
Universidad de Chile
Nearby location
Airports
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
Nearby location
Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$1K
Annual Salary
SPEED
50
Mbps Internet
SPACES
50
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
65
out of 100
Good65
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Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
70
out of 100
Good70
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Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
78
out of 100
Good78
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Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
45h
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
85
Excellent85
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Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
60
Average60
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Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
85
Excellent85
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Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
80
Excellent80
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Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
70
Good70
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Language & Integration
English Proficiency
Low
50
Average50
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Language Barrier
Moderate
40
Poor40
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Expat Community
Community Size
Large
Integration Score
70
Good70
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Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
78
Health Index
LIFESPAN
80
Years
HOSPITALS
25
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
45
Fair
Poor45
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Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
60
Good
Average60
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Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
35
Fair
Poor35
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Air Quality Index
Moderate air quality
55
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$40
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.20
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$1.50
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
70
Good
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
65
Good
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
30
Fair
Nearby Airports
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
Location





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Key Statistics
7.0M
Population
70
Cost Index
50 Mbps
Internet
$0.7K
1BR Rent
70
Transport
$1K
Avg Salary
Quality of LifeLarge expat community
72
Overall Quality Score
Very Good quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
72
Very Good
Good72
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Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
60
Good
Average60
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Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
85
Outstanding
Excellent85
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Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
80
Excellent
Excellent80
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English Proficiency
Language accessibility
50
Good
Average50
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Expat Integration
Community inclusion
70
Very Good
Good70
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Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 60/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 85/100
Entertainment
80/100 entertainment options
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