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Digital Nomad Life in Santiago, Chile

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By Betsy Burlingame

Summary: Digital nomads like living in Santiago, Chile because of its affordability, vibrant culture, and excellent infrastructure. The population of Santiago is approximately 6.5 million people. The monthly cost of living for a digital nomad in Santiago is estimated to be around $1,500 USD. The cost to rent a centrally located, one-bedroom apartment with high-speed internet access in Santiago is around $800 USD per month. The best neighborhood to live in Santiago is Providencia, as it is centrally located and offers a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops. The weather in Santiago, Chile is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit (10-25 Celsius).

How do I meet people in Santiago?

When we asked people living in Santiago about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:

"Expats in Santiago often join clubs and activities such as language exchange groups, hiking clubs, and wine tasting groups. Expats can also meet people by attending local events such as festivals, concerts, and art exhibitions. Additionally, many expats find it helpful to join online forums and social media groups related to their interests, as well as attending meetups and networking events," said one expat who made the move to Santiago.

"Finding other expats here in Santiago is not very difficult at all really. Just take a stroll down Isidora Goyenechea or El Bosque and you´ll feel as though you found a street somewhere in the U.S. On one side of Isidora you have Bennigan's and directly across from that you find Starbucks's, Ruby Tuesday's and Hooter's. If you walk down the street just a bit farther you will come across TGI Friday's as well. In any of these places (especially at Bennigan's and Starbucks) you will find PLENTY of expats. You can also find, in the same area on Roger de Flor, a place called Cafe Melba which is run by a woman from New Zealand and caters specifically to the expat, English-speaking community. Not too far from there is the NY Bagel. There is certainly no shortage of places in Santiago to find fellow expats," explained one foreigner living in Santiago, Chile.

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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