Moving to Chile from Alaska
What to Expect
Considering a move from Alaska to Chile? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Alaska to Chile, you would find that Chile is 48.4% cheaper than Alaska. A $75,000 salary in Alaska would need to be roughly CLF873 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 49°F in Juneau, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Alaska and Chile.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → CLF873
To maintain the same standard of living in Chile
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 54.0% less
Groceries
pay 50.3% less
Transportation
pay 18.4% less
Housing
pay 69.7% less
Childcare
pay 59.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 54.8% 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Chile performs significantly better than Alaska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Alaska performs better than Chile 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
Alaska performs better than Chile across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Chile performs significantly better than Alaska 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 | Juneau | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 56°/42°F (13°/6°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 61°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 42°/33°F (5°/0°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Juneau | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/26°F (1.4°/-3.2°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 41°/30°F (4.9°/-1.1°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.8°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 57°/42°F (13.8°/5.7°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 62°/48°F (16.9°/9.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.8°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.1°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 57°/46°F (13.7°/7.7°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.9°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 40°/31°F (4.3°/-0.3°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.3°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 Alaska?
On average Chile is about 50% less expensive than Alaska, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Chile?
Budget about CLF218 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 Alaska and Chile are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Alaska?
Chile performs significantly better than Alaska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Alaska?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 49°F in Juneau. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Juneau gets 92.2 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Alaska, the official language is English.
