Is Moving to Chile Still Worth it in 2026 | Living in Santiago - Costs, Real Estate, Cons & Pros

About this episode

This episode analyzes the pros and cons of moving to Chile in 2026, focusing on Santiago's neighborhoods and real estate market.

Thinking about moving to Chile in 2026 ? We analyze the Chilean reality, from the sophisticated neighborhoods of Santiago like Las Condes and Vitacura to emerging areas like Cerrillos and San Joaquín. We explore the essential living in Chile pros and cons , including the country's legendary fiscal discipline and the unique UF system that protects Chilean real estate from currency crashes. Video version: https://youtu.be/CJoSsGPu9aw?si=3xfZpySAI6TZTK6g Article version: https://expatriateconsultancy.com/moving-to-chile/ FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME: Grab your Expat Wealth & Lifestyle Compass ($108 value) today! Includes our 74-page guide of Affordable European Cities, our Zero-Tax countries report, and our expat checklist. https://bit.ly/ExpatWealthLifestyleCompass

People in this episode

Host: Levi Borba

Topics covered

• moving to Chile
• living in Santiago
• cost of living
• real estate
• pros and cons
• Chilean economy

Keywords

• Chile
• Santiago
• real estate
• cost of living
• expat life
• pros and cons
• UF system

Sponsors

Expat Wealth & Lifestyle Compass

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Chile, Santiago, Las Condes, Vitacura, Cerrillos, San Joaquín

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