Moving to Chile from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chile compared to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
CL
10.3

Chile performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
CL
31.7

Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
CL
3.9t

Marshall Islands performs better than Chile 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

MH
2.3
CL
22.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
CL
90.0%

Chile performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
CL
$29,500

Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
CL
6.5

Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Required
Marshall Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Chile.
Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Chile passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Chile: 22.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chile offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Chile safe for expats?

Chile performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to Marshall Islands?

Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Chile?

The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH CL
Population 79,906 18,430,408
Currency United States Dollar ($) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages English, Marshallese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 131