Moving to Chile from Alabama
What to Expect
Considering a move from Alabama to Chile? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Alabama to Chile, you would find that Chile is 34.6% cheaper than Alabama. A $75,000 salary in Alabama would need to be roughly CLF1,173 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Alabama and Chile.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → CLF1,173
To maintain the same standard of living in Chile
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 37.7% less
Groceries
pay 33.1% less
Transportation
pay 3.8% less
Housing
pay 54.5% less
Childcare
pay 68.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.6% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Alabama to Chile.
people moved from United States to Chile · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Chile compared to Alabama.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Chile performs significantly better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Chile performs significantly better than Alabama across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Alabama generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Chile performs significantly better than Alabama across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Montgomery | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/40°F (17°/4°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/60°F (29°/16°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/45°F (21°/7°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Montgomery | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 70°/45°F (20.9°/7.4°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 77°/52°F (24.8°/10.9°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 84°/61°F (28.9°/15.9°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/68°F (32.1°/20.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 92°/71°F (33.4°/21.9°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.3°/21.7°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 87°/65°F (30.7°/18.4°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 69°/44°F (20.6°/6.6°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 60°/37°F (15.3°/3.0°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Chile than Alabama?
On average Chile is about 34% less expensive than Alabama, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Chile?
Budget about CLF293 for 3 months in Chile (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Chile?
From major Chile cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Alabama and Chile are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Alabama?
Chile performs significantly better than Alabama across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Alabama?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 76°F in Montgomery. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Montgomery gets 53.1 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Alabama, the official language is English.
