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Read moreThe cost of living in Chile is reasonable. The prevailing stereotype is that Chile is expensive, especially Santiago. And, indeed, there are better places to settle if budget is a critical consideration. But is it truly that expensive? You might be surprised. Take a look at these popular expat destinations, using consumer prices (excluding rent) from crowd-sourced Numbeo:
To give a North American frame of reference, check out these cities:
Despite its many advantages (including the relatively low cost of real estate), Chile is not the cheapest option around for retiree expats. Many expats report that the cost of living in Chile is a great value. You might say, you get what you pay for. Chile offers a near-First World lifestyle for less overall than you’d pay in North America or Europe. Many basic goods, such as groceries and some household expenses, cost about the same in the U.S. and in Chile. Eating out in a decent restaurant in La Serena runs US$20 to US$25 per person, including wine. Medical care costs less than in the U.S: A doctor’s visit runs US$60 to US$80, though several expats mentioned that the quality of care for both medical and dental work is not as high as that in the U.S. Health insurance is also scarce (BUPA International was the insurer mentioned most often.)
Item | Cost |
---|---|
Rent | CLP 250,000 – CLP 500,000 |
Transportation (bus, taxi etc) | CLP 20,000 |
Gas (cooking/heating) | CLP 7,000 |
Electricity | CLP 60,000 |
Water | CLP 35,000 |
Telephone | CLP 20,000 |
Internet | CLP 25,000 |
Cable TV | CLP 15,000 |
Entertainment | CLP 50,000 |
Groceries | CLP 75,000 |
Total | CLP 557,000 – CLP 807,000 |
Item | Cost |
---|---|
Rent | CLP 400,000 – CLP 700,000 (2 bedroom) |
Transportation (bus, taxi etc) | CLP 20,000 |
Gas (cooking/heating) | CLP 7,000 |
Electricity | CLP 60,000 |
Water | CLP 35,000 |
Telephone | CLP 20,000 |
Internet | CLP 25,000 |
Cable TV | CLP 15,000 |
Household Help | CLP 70,000 |
Entertainment | CLP 100,000 – CLP 200,000 |
Groceries | CLP 120,000 |
Gym Membership | CLP 30,000 |
Medical Appointment | CLP 30,000 |
Total | CLP 902,000 – CLP 1,302,000 |
Item | Cost |
---|---|
Mortgage | Not included as too variable. |
HOA Fee | CLP 100,000 |
Property Taxes | 1% – 1.4% (depending on value) |
Transportation (bus, taxi etc) | CLP 20,000 |
Gas (cooking/heating) | CLP 7,000 |
Electricity | CLP 60,000 |
Water | CLP 35,000 |
Telephone | CLP 20,000 |
Internet | CLP 25,000 |
Cable TV | CLP 15,000 |
Household Help | CLP 70,000 |
Entertainment | CLP 100,000 – CLP 200,000 |
Groceries | CLP 120,000 |
Gym Membership | CLP 30,000 |
Medical Appointment | CLP 30,000 |
Total | CLP 632,000 – CLP 732,000 |
Welcome to In Focus: Europe. My name is Kat Kalashian, and I've been an expat in Europe...
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