Moving to Chile from Greenland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Greenland to Chile — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Greenland to Chile.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
CL
6.7

Greenland performs better than Chile across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
CL
3.9t

Chile performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
31.7
CL
22.7

Greenland performs better than Chile across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
CL
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
CL
6.5

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Chile leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Chile passport holders can enter Greenland without a visa.

Data: 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?

Greenland performs better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Chile?

The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL CL
Population 57,792 18,430,408
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages Greenlandic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +56
Time zones 4 2
Emergency number 131