At a glance
 CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Nomad score | 6.2 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,514 / mo | $1,363 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 16°C | 32° / 17°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 58 Moderate | 91 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 18°C | 22.8°C |
| Average low | 11.7°C | 11°C |
| Precipitation | 36 mm / mo | 31 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 311 h / mo | 310 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 59% |
| Rain days | 2.8 / mo | 2.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 21.9 km/h | 13.3 km/h |
CL
Valparaíso · average high by month
J 21
F 21
M 21
A 18
M 17
J 15
J 15
A 15
S 16
O 17
N 19
D 20
CL
Santiago · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 28
A 23
M 18
J 16
J 16
A 16
S 18
O 23
N 26
D 29
Air quality
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 58 | 91 |
| PM2.5 | 11.5 µg/m³ | 26 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13.9 µg/m³ | 26.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 23 µg/m³ | 178 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 9 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Startup Scene | 6.0 | 7.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Green Spaces | 4.9 | 7.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Weather | 7.4 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.2 | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 7.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Nightlife | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.0 | 8.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.3 | 6.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.1 | 7.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Internet Speed | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Food Scene | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.9 | 7.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Political Stability | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| Cleanliness | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Family Friendly | 5.2 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.2 | 7.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Safety | 4.8 | 5.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.8 | 8.4 |
| Cycling | 3.3 | 6.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Public Transit | 6.3 | 8.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.5 | 6.6 |
| Walkability | 7.0 | 6.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.6 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $42 per pair | $52 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $36 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $65 per pair | $71 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $58 per month | $177 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.40 per ticket | $7.13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $5.59 per cup | $3.05 per cup |
| Beer | $3.92 per pint | $3.57 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $11 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.76 per meal | $7.95 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $38 per meal | $51 per meal |
| Apples | $2.03 per kg | $1.95 per kg |
| Bread | $2.01 per loaf | $1.54 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.88 per bottle | $1.14 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.38 per liter | $1.17 per liter |
| Rice | $1.85 per kg | $1.96 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.69 per kg | $6.62 per kg |
| Beef | $5.08 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $3.28 per bottle | $6.11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $135 per month | $127 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $35 per month | $41 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $43 per visit | $36 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.22 per purchase | $4.71 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $485 per month | $407 per month |
| Housing | $367 per month | $407 per month |
| Coworking Space | $61 per month | $183 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $750 per month | $631 per month |
| Coliving Space | $356 per month | $224 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $32 per month | $26 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $38 per month | $39 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $10 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.58 per kg | $1.53 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $5.09 per month | $5.09 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $27 per month | $21 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.03 one-time | $1.02 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $31 per month | $32 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $10 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $0.46 per trip | $0.51 per trip |
| Transportation | $55 per month | $65 per month |
| Taxi per km | $1.02 per km | $1.12 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $47 per month | $45 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.99 per trip | $6.64 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.53 per liter | $1.08 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $42 per month | $14 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Valparaíso
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CL
Santiago
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $66 per month | $138 per month |