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Santiago

Chile's modern capital with solid infrastructure and coworking

In Santiago, a mid-range month runs about $1,497 (CLP 1,433,175) and there is elevated violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 75% of cities

Internet9.3/10

Faster internet than about 95% of cities

Visas6.5/10

Easier visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking6.4/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English4/10

Less English-friendly than about 90% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness6.8/10

Better wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There8.9/10

Easier to reach than about 90% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Santiago, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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