Moving to California from Chile
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Considering a move from Chile to California? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Chile to California, you would find that California is 2.6 times more expensive than Chile overall. A CLF1,760 salary in Chile would need to be roughly $164,628 in California to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Chile and California. What does your salary buy? CLF1,760 → $164,628 To maintain the same standard of living in California How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 2.1 times more Groceries pay 2.1 times more Transportation pay 56.7% more Housing pay 3.9 times more Childcare pay 5.3 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 2.1 times more Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from Chile to California. people moved from Chile to United States · OECD (latest data available) Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents. The numbers behind daily life in California compared to Chile. share of adults with obesity Chile performs better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet California performs significantly better than Chile across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line California generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile leads in poverty rate. average years of life at birth Chile performs better than California across all family life metrics. Data: The World Factbook Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority. Chile passport holder visiting United States United States passport holder visiting Chile Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average California is around 120% pricier than Chile, with notable variation by city. Budget about $41,157 for 3 months in California (based on a CLF1,760 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major California cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Chile and California are what actually decide it long-term. Chile performs better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Sacramento is 74°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Sacramento receives around 18.5 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in. The official language in California is English. In Chile, the official language is Spanish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Santiago Sacramento Jan–Mar 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) 60°/41°F (15°/5°C) Apr–Jun 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) 79°/51°F (26°/11°C) Jul–Sep 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 90°/57°F (32°/14°C) Oct–Dec 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) 65°/44°F (18°/7°C) View all months
Month Santiago Sacramento Jan 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) 54°/39°F (12.1°/3.8°C) Feb 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.2°C) Mar 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) 65°/44°F (18.4°/6.7°C) Apr 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) 71°/46°F (21.7°/7.9°C) May 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.6°C) Jun 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) 87°/56°F (30.6°/13.2°C) Jul 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) 92°/58°F (33.4°/14.7°C) Aug 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) 91°/58°F (32.9°/14.4°C) Sep 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) 87°/56°F (30.7°/13.2°C) Oct 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 78°/50°F (25.3°/10.1°C) Nov 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) 64°/43°F (17.7°/6.0°C) Dec 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) 54°/38°F (12.2°/3.6°C) 
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