Cost of Living in Santiago
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Santiago, Chile
Average Monthly Cost
$1,500
per month
Budget
$830
Mid-Range
$1,310
Comfortable
$2,250
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $360 | $450 | $650 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $340 | $470 | $900 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $140 | $200 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $830 | $1,310 | $2,250 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$650/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$450/mo
Hostel$15/night
Airbnb$1100/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$8
Mid-range Restaurant$18
Weekly Groceries$90
Coffee$3.5
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$200
SIM Card (Data)$20/mo
Gym Membership$45/mo
How Santiago Compares
+12%
vs South America
average
-15%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇨🇱Santiago$1,500/mo
South America Average$1,339/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Santiago
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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