At a glance
 AR
San Rafael
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 CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,280 / mo | $2,486 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 21° / 12°C | 16° / 10°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 29 Good | 47 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 23.2°C | 16.7°C |
| Average low | 11°C | 10.4°C |
| Precipitation | 27 mm / mo | 43 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 321 h / mo | 310 h / mo |
| Humidity | 50% | 83% |
| Rain days | 3.7 / mo | 3.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20.3 km/h | 19.3 km/h |
AR
San Rafael · average high by month
J 32
F 30
M 27
A 22
M 17
J 15
J 15
A 17
S 21
O 25
N 28
D 30
CL
Pichilemu · average high by month
J 20
F 20
M 19
A 17
M 15
J 14
J 14
A 14
S 15
O 16
N 17
D 19
Air quality
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 29 | 47 |
| PM2.5 | 2.9 µg/m³ | 10.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 3.1 µg/m³ | 14.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 48 µg/m³ | 42 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 2.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Startup Scene | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| Green Spaces | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.9 | 4.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Weather | 7.6 | 6.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.5 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 5.1 |
| Cost of Living | 7.7 | 6.2 |
| Currency Stability | 3.4 | 5.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 6.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.2 | 5.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 6.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Nightlife | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.7 | 9.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 3.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| Internet Speed | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 7.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.3 | 5.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.4 | 5.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.8 | 5.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Political Stability | 5.9 | 7.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Visa Ease | 7.1 | 7.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Cleanliness | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Language Barrier | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Cycling | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Public Transit | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 6.0 | 6.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.8 | 6.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $17 per pair | $49 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $12 per dress | $35 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $31 per pair | $82 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $28 per month | $88 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $1.73 per ticket | $7.12 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $0.55 per cup | $3.50 per cup |
| Beer | $0.42 per pint | $4.93 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.42 per meal | $9.31 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $14 per meal | $49 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $3.11 per meal | $8.54 per meal |
| Apples | $0.83 per kg | $2.03 per kg |
| Bread | $0.35 per loaf | $2.30 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.28 per bottle | $1.42 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.48 per liter | $1.37 per liter |
| Rice | $0.42 per kg | $1.75 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $1.73 per kg | $7.88 per kg |
| Beef | $2.77 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $3.11 per bottle | $7.12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $125 per month | $241 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $28 per month | $53 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $5.53 per visit | $44 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $2.08 per purchase | $9.31 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $173 per month | $493 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $59 per month | $602 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $125 per month | $1,533 per month |
| Coworking Space | $17 per month | $197 per month |
| Coliving Space | $83 per month | $712 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $17 per month | $27 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $14 per month | $38 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $2.77 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.08 per kg | $2.74 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $4.15 per month | $14 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $6.92 per month | $31 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.46 one-time | $5.47 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $5.53 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $3.46 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $5.53 per month | $49 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.55 per trip | $1.09 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.28 per km | $1.31 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $8.30 per month | $46 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.08 per trip | $7.12 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.17 per liter | $1.55 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $10 per month | $27 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $28 per month | $71 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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AR
San Rafael
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CL
Pichilemu
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|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $3.46 per month | $0.00 per month |