Moving to Chile from El Salvador
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from El Salvador to Chile — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from El Salvador to Chile. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from El Salvador to Chile, based on official data.
people moved from El Salvador to Chile · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from El Salvador to Chile.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Chile generally does better on safety, though El Salvador leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
El Salvador generally does better on environment, though Chile leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Chile performs significantly better than El Salvador across all infrastructure metrics.
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
El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Chile performs significantly better than El Salvador across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | San Salvador | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
View all months
| Month | San Salvador | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
Gerencia de Meteorología,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.
El Salvador passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile passport holder visiting El Salvador
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Chile?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Chile has 22.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Chile safe for expats?
Chile generally does better on safety, though El Salvador leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador. About 32% of people in Chile feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to El Salvador?
El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to El Salvador?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
Both El Salvador and Chile share the same official language: Spanish.
