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About Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas 🇨🇱 is a remote Patagonian hub with a unique frontier vibe, good for nomads who value nature, calm streets, and lower costs than big Chilean cities. Wi‑Fi and cafes are decent in the center, but expect a colder climate and fewer coworking options. Great base for adventure, less ideal for nightlife or fast-paced urban convenience. ❄️💻

Through the year

Best in January (53) · now 48
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 62 mm Feb: 76 mm Mar: 77 mm Apr: 73 mm May: 62 mm Jun: 47 mm Jul: 59 mm Aug: 62 mm Sep: 40 mm Oct: 63 mm Nov: 66 mm Dec: 71 mm Jan: 14°C / 8°C Feb: 14°C / 8°C Mar: 11°C / 6°C Apr: 9°C / 4°C May: 7°C / 3°C Jun: 4°C / 1°C Jul: 4°C / 0°C Aug: 6°C / 1°C Sep: 7°C / 2°C Oct: 9°C / 4°C Nov: 11°C / 5°C Dec: 13°C / 6°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 6.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8
Internet Speed 7.0
Safety 7.8
Accommodation Cost 5.4
Weather 2.9
Nomad Friendly 3.6
Racial Tolerance 7.3
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Punta Arenas
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $502.73 per month
Coworking Space $201.09 per month
Coffee $2.79 per cup
Beer $3.91 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.94 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $39.10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $50.27 per month
Mobile Plan $22.34 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 El Chalten AR Argentina $796 5.0 Compare
2 Ushuaia AR Argentina $2,468 5.1 Compare
3 Puerto Natales CL Chile $1,448 5.3 Compare
4 El Calafate AR Argentina $1,942 5.4 Compare

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