Santiago

🇩🇴Dominican Republic•Caribbean

City Score

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

City Metrics

Cost of Living44

Safety68

Healthcare60

Career Opportunities49

Climate60

Transport58

Air Quality64.5

Family Friendliness58.33

Education45

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 58/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 44/100), moderately safe (safety: 68/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 60/100). 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 44/100 (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 58/100. 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 68/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 64.5/100.

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