Moving to Chile from Vietnam
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vietnam to Chile — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vietnam to Chile, you would find that Chile is 96.2% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,970,055,297 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly CLF1,923 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Vietnam to Chile.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,970,055,297 → CLF1,923
To maintain the same standard of living in Chile
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Restaurants
pay 3.2 times more
Groceries
pay 44.2% more
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 92.5% more
Childcare
pay 4.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 times more
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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Vietnam and Chile stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Vietnam 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
Chile performs significantly better than Vietnam across all environment metrics.
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 Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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 Vietnam across all family life metrics.
Data: General Department Of Taxation - 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 | Hanoi | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Hanoi | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa FreeData: 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 Vietnam?
Day-to-day costs in Chile run about 9% higher than Vietnam on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Chile?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₫1,970,055,297 comparable salary, that's around CLF481 in Chile for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Chile?
With 22.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chile can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Vietnam and Chile.
Is Chile safe for expats?
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam 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 8.3 in Vietnam. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
