Nomad Watch

About Castro

Castro, on Chile’s Chiloé Island, is a scenic, laid-back base for digital nomads 🌊🏡. It offers a slower pace, coastal views, and a welcoming local culture, with cafés, basic services, and improving connectivity. Great for remote workers seeking inspiration and nature, though it’s quieter and less urban than bigger Chilean cities.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 55 mm Feb: 33 mm Mar: 121 mm Apr: 165 mm May: 159 mm Jun: 232 mm Jul: 191 mm Aug: 174 mm Sep: 174 mm Oct: 93 mm Nov: 108 mm Dec: 76 mm Jan: 19°C / 10°C Feb: 19°C / 11°C Mar: 17°C / 9°C Apr: 14°C / 8°C May: 12°C / 6°C Jun: 10°C / 5°C Jul: 10°C / 5°C Aug: 11°C / 5°C Sep: 12°C / 5°C Oct: 14°C / 6°C Nov: 16°C / 8°C Dec: 18°C / 9°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.3
Internet Speed 6.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3
Safety 7.5
Accommodation Cost 6.1
Weather 5.2
Racial Tolerance 7.2
Nomad Friendly 5.0
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Castro
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $492.75 per month
Coworking Space $158.77 per month
Coffee $3.50 per cup
Beer $4.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.31 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $27.37 per month
Mobile Plan $14.78 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $30.66 per month

Other cities in Chile

Other cities in Chile
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Santiago $2,633 6.9 Compare
2 Vina del Mar $2,688 6.5 Compare
3 Valparaíso $2,206 6.3 Compare
4 La Serena $2,806 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ancud CL Chile $1,236 5.3 Compare
2 El Bolson AR Argentina $1,854 5.8 Compare
3 Frutillar CL Chile $1,498 5.7 Compare
4 Puerto Varas CL Chile $2,617 6.2 Compare

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