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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.
The verdict
Chile is 35% cheaper to live in. Quality of life drops by 2 points.
The United Kingdom narrowly edges out Chile in overall Quality of Life, scoring 61/100 against Chile's 59/100, a minimal two-point difference. Despite this close overall score, distinct trade-offs emerge across specific metrics. Chile boasts a significantly better climate rating, 64 (14°C average) versus the UK's 46 (10.5°C average), an 18-point lead. Conversely, the UK offers superior internet infrastructure at 81 compared to Chile's 69, a 12-point advantage. Taxation levels present a complex picture: Chile's 46 is more favorable than the UK's 35, an 11-point difference. However, the UK has a notably higher price level (103 vs. 55) and stronger safety (86 vs. 76) and healthcare (58 vs. 51) systems.
This comparison is genuinely close, with the UK holding a slight edge due to its stronger safety and healthcare systems, despite higher costs and a less desirable climate.
What Things Actually Cost
Price Index: United Kingdom = 97, Chile = 63 (US = 100)
Big Mac
Starbucks Tall Latte
Beer 500ml (bar)
iPhone 16 128GB
Netflix Standard (monthly)
1L Gasoline (95)
Single Transit Ticket
Airbnb Studio (city center)
Quality of Life
United Kingdom: 61/100 vs Chile: 59/100
Moving to Chile: Practicalities
Visa Openness
60/100
English Level
48/100
Expat Community
8.6%
Digital Nomad Visa
No