Cost of Living in Santiago, Chile
Santiago is a city in Chile, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,089 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $596 per month, or $455 outside the centre. Internet is fast at around 357 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Santiago scores 60/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 86°F and winter highs around 62°F, with roughly 271 sunny days a year.
Santiago Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Santiago
How Santiago Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Santiago ranks in the top 1% for internet speed, but sits in the bottom 3% for air quality. It is cheaper than 69% of them.
| Metric | Santiago | World rank | Rank in Latin America & Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,089 | #105 of 340 | #40 of 63 |
| Safety | 60/100 | #186 of 340 | #7 of 63 |
| Healthcare | 66/100 | #187 of 340 | #9 of 63 |
| Internet speed | 357 Mbps | #2 of 340 | #1 of 63 |
| Walkability | 65/100 | #123 of 340 | #12 of 63 |
| Public transit | 70/100 | #66 of 340 | #3 of 63 |
| Food scene | 70/100 | #233 of 340 | #37 of 63 |
| Air quality | 29/100 | #334 of 340 | #63 of 63 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Santiago
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Santiago.
- Bariloche, Argentina — $720/mo, 34% cheaper, safety 65/100
- Mendoza, Argentina — $680/mo, 38% cheaper, safety 52/100
- Cuenca, Ecuador — $649/mo, 40% cheaper, safety 55/100
- Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala — $849/mo, 22% cheaper, safety 52/100
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Santiago FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Santiago?
A single person should budget around $1,089 per month in Santiago, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Santiago?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Santiago averages $596 per month, dropping to about $455 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,129.
Is Santiago safe?
Santiago scores 60/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 68/100.
How fast is the internet in Santiago?
Median download speeds in Santiago are around 357 Mbps — fast for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 30 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Chile offer a digital nomad visa?
Chile does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Santiago?
Santiago sees summer highs around 86°F and winter highs near 62°F, with about 271 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 16 days.
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