Moving to Sweden from Chile
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Chile to Sweden — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Chile to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 61.0% more expensive than Chile overall. A CLF1,762 salary in Chile would need to be roughly SEK1,243,499 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 73°F in Santiago, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Chile to Sweden.
What does your salary buy?
CLF1,762 → SEK1,243,499
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
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Restaurants
pay 76.1% more
Groceries
pay 61.3% more
Transportation
pay 91.0% more
Housing
pay 69.7% more
Childcare
pay 38.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 84.8% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Chile to Sweden, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Chile and Sweden stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sweden performs significantly better than Chile across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Chile leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Sweden performs significantly better than Chile 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santiago | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Chile passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden passport holder visiting Chile
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Sweden than Chile?
Day-to-day costs in Sweden run about 71% higher than Chile on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a CLF1,762 comparable salary, that's around SEK310,875 in Sweden for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
With 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sweden can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Chile and Sweden.
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Chile. About 73% of people in Sweden feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Chile?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.
