At a glance
 CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Nomad score | 5.9 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,826 / mo | $2,806 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 11° / 6°C | 20° / 12°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 19 Good | 52 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 16.2°C | 19.3°C |
| Average low | 7°C | 11.5°C |
| Precipitation | 163 mm / mo | 10 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 261 h / mo | 330 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 79% |
| Rain days | 11.4 / mo | 1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.6 km/h | 13.5 km/h |
CL
Villarrica · average high by month
J 23
F 24
M 20
A 16
M 12
J 10
J 10
A 11
S 13
O 15
N 18
D 22
CL
La Serena · average high by month
J 22
F 23
M 22
A 20
M 18
J 16
J 16
A 17
S 18
O 19
N 20
D 22
Air quality
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 19 | 52 |
| PM2.5 | 2.3 µg/m³ | 13.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 3.4 µg/m³ | 16.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 48 µg/m³ | 20 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 1 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.2 | 7.9 |
| Startup Scene | 2.7 | 3.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Green Spaces | 8.1 | 5.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| Weather | 7.0 | 7.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.9 | 7.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Cost of Living | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Currency Stability | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.7 | 7.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.2 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 4.3 | 5.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.0 | 8.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.9 | 3.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.9 | 4.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Internet Speed | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 7.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.3 | 5.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.0 | 6.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.4 | 6.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Political Stability | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 6.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Cleanliness | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Family Friendly | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Language Barrier | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| Cycling | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Public Transit | 3.8 | 4.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.9 | 6.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 6.8 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $38 per pair | $38 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $27 per dress | $31 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $77 per pair | $71 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $44 per month | $66 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $8.75 per ticket | $6.02 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.73 per cup | $3.07 per cup |
| Beer | $2.73 per pint | $3.83 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.66 per meal | $8.21 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $44 per meal | $49 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.11 per meal | $7.45 per meal |
| Apples | $1.64 per kg | $1.75 per kg |
| Bread | $1.64 per loaf | $2.30 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 per bottle | $1.31 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.20 per liter | $1.26 per liter |
| Rice | $1.64 per kg | $1.59 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.56 per kg | $7.88 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $7.12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $131 per month | $197 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $33 per month | $49 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $38 per visit | $44 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.47 per purchase | $7.12 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $306 per month | $460 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $383 per month | $460 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $984 per month | $931 per month |
| Coworking Space | $131 per month | $159 per month |
| Coliving Space | $437 per month | $569 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $33 per month | $24 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $16 per month | $44 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $11 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.66 per kg | $9.31 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $16 per month | $14 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $33 per month | $28 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $11 one-time | $5.47 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $38 per month | $35 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $16 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $33 per month | $49 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.64 per trip | $0.88 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.09 per km | $1.31 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $49 per month | $42 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.56 per trip | $5.26 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.42 per liter | $1.51 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $27 per month | $4.93 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CL
Villarrica
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CL
La Serena
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $77 per month | $82 per month |