Cost of Living in Santiago, Chile

Santiago has a cost of living index of 72/100 (New York = 100). It is 28% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

72/100
Cost Index
$1,030/mo
Median Income
36/100
Safety Index
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 68/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$490/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$420/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$995/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 68/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 62/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$11/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$85/month
One-Way Ticket$0.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
HealthcareScore: 68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$95/visit
Dentist Visit$110/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$72/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$48/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$105/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Lastarria, Bellavista, Providencia

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santiago cheap to live in?

Santiago has a cost of living index of 72/100, where New York = 100. It is 28% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,440–$2,016 per month.

How much does rent cost in Santiago?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Santiago costs approximately $490/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $420/month.

Is Santiago good for digital nomads?

Santiago has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Santiago?

The median net monthly salary in Santiago is approximately $1,030 USD. The income tax rate is around 35%.

How does Santiago compare to New York for cost of living?

Santiago (cost index 72) is 28% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $700/month by moving from New York to Santiago.

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