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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.
The verdict
Chile is 37% cheaper to live in. Quality of life drops by 4 points.
The United States holds a marginal lead in Quality of Life at 63/100 compared to Chile's 59/100. Key differences manifest in taxation and safety. The US offers a more favorable tax environment, scoring 63 against Chile's 46, a 17-point advantage. However, Chile significantly outperforms the US in safety, with a score of 76 compared to the US's 62, a notable 14-point gap. Healthcare in the US is marginally better at 59 versus Chile's 51, an 8-point difference. Both countries share an identical climate score of 64 (14°C average). The US also comes with a substantially higher price level (100 vs. 55).
The United States is slightly better overall, driven by its tax environment and marginally superior healthcare, but it comes at a higher cost and with lower safety.
What Things Actually Cost
Price Index: United States = 100, 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 States: 63/100 vs Chile: 59/100
Moving to Chile: Practicalities
Visa Openness
60/100
English Level
48/100
Expat Community
8.6%
Digital Nomad Visa
No