Moving to Texas from Chile
What to Expect
Considering a move from Chile to Texas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Chile to Texas, you would find that Texas is 2.1 times more expensive than Chile overall. A CLF1,720 salary in Chile would need to be roughly $126,506 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Chile and Texas.
What does your salary buy?
CLF1,720 → $126,506
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 82.9% more
Groceries
pay 68.8% more
Transportation
pay 44.5% more
Housing
pay 2.8 times more
Childcare
pay 3.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 65.9% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Chile to Texas.
people moved from Chile to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Chile
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Texas compared to Chile.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Chile performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Texas performs significantly 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
Texas 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 better than Texas across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santiago | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) |
Data:
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
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
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States 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 Texas than Chile?
On average Texas is around 69% pricier than Chile, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
Budget about $31,626 for 3 months in Texas (based on a CLF1,720 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Texas?
From major Texas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Chile and Texas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to Chile?
Chile performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Texas?
The official language in Texas is English. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.
