Santiago

🇨🇱Chile•South America

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living67

Safety69

Healthcare75

Career Opportunities74

Climate73

Transport79

Air Quality68

Family Friendliness71

Education75

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Santiago a good place to live?

Santiago scores 72/100 overall. It is moderately affordable (cost score: 67/100), moderately safe (safety: 69/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 75/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Santiago?

Santiago has a cost of living score of 67/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Santiago?

Santiago has a transport score of 79/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Santiago?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Santiago are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Santiago safe for expats?

Santiago has a safety score of 69/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 68/100.

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