Moving to Guinea from Chile

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Chile to Guinea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Chile to Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Conakry averages 88°F vs 73°F in Santiago, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Chile to Guinea.

Living there in 2020
9 ↓ 18% vs 2015

people born in Chile live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

Top countries of origin for Guinea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Chile.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CL
10.3
GN
37.4

Chile performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CL
31.7
GN
0.2

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CL
18.0
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
GN
0.4t

Chile generally does better on environment, though Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CL
22.7
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
GN
1.4%

Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CL
9.0%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$29,500
GN
$4,000

Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CL
79.8 yrs
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
6.5
GN
49.6

Chile performs better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Chilean Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santiago Conakry
Jan–Mar 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Santiago Conakry
Jan 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile and Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guinea's immigration authority.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chile passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.
Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Required
Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Chile.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Chile performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Chile?

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

What's the weather like in Guinea compared to Chile?

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

The official language in Guinea is French. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL GN
Population 18,430,408 13,237,832
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +56 +224
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131