Living in Santiago

Santiago

Andes, folk art and wine
Photo by Chalo Gallardo
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Santiago, the beating heart of Chile, has skyscrapers and mountain views. The Andes create a stunning backdrop, and you'll find parks, museums, and busy streets filled with locals going about their day. Try some local dishes and enjoy the lively nightlife. With a modern metro and loads of green spots, Santiago has something for everyone.

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Santiago
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Chile
0%
cheaper than Chile median
90th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • It's about 82% cheaper to live in Santiago than it is Prague
  • You can expect to spend around $1,073.40 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Internet speed

Poor

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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is fairly warm with temperatures around 24°

Average temperatures

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