Moving to Chile from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Chile, you would find that Chile is 84.6% more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,125,000 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly CLF1,944 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uzbekistan and Chile.

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,125,000 CLF1,944

To maintain the same standard of living in Chile

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 96.6% more

Groceries

pay 90.7% more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 2.0 times more

Childcare

pay 43.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 76.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0 CLF (July 2026)

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 Uzbekistan to Chile.

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Uzbekistan to Chile · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Chile?

Top countries of origin for Chile's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chile compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
CL
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
CL
10.3

Uzbekistan performs better than Chile across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
CL
31.7

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
CL
18.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
CL
3.9t

Chile performs significantly better than Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
CL
22.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
CL
9.0%

Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
CL
$29,500

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
CL
6.5

Chile generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Santiago
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 84°/55°F (29°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 66°/44°F (19°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 79°/51°F (26°/10°C)
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Month Tashkent Santiago
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa to enter Chile.
Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Data: 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 Uzbekistan?

On average Chile is around 10% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Chile?

Budget about CLF486 for 3 months in Chile (based on a UZS901,125,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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?

Uzbekistan performs better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Chile compared to Uzbekistan?

The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Chile?

The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ CL
Population 31,104,937 18,430,408
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 131