Moving to Chile from Texas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Texas to Chile? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Texas to Chile, you would find that Chile is 40.4% cheaper than Texas. A $75,000 salary in Texas would need to be roughly CLF1,020 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Texas and Chile.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → CLF1,020
To maintain the same standard of living in Chile
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 43.4% less
Groceries
pay 31.4% less
Transportation
pay 9.8% less
Housing
pay 62.4% less
Childcare
pay 72.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 35.4% less
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 Texas to Chile.
people moved from United States to Chile · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Chile compared to Texas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Chile performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Texas performs 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 significantly better than Texas across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Austin | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/40°F (18°/5°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/70°F (34°/21°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Austin | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Chile than Texas?
On average Chile is about 41% less expensive than Texas, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Chile?
Budget about CLF255 for 3 months in Chile (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Chile?
From major Chile cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Texas and Chile are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Texas?
Chile performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Texas?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 79°F in Austin. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Austin gets 36.2 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Texas, the official language is English.
