Moving to Chile from Yemen

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Yemen 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 Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
CL
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
CL
10.3

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
CL
33.3

Yemen 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

YE
109.0
CL
18.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
CL
3.9t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Chile leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
CL
23.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
CL
9.0%

Chile performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
CL
$17,995

Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

YE
69.4 yrs
CL
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
CL
5.8

Chile performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), The World Factbook (2014–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Chilean Tax Administration (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Chile

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

Chile passport holder visiting Yemen

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

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: 23.7 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?

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Chile?

The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE CL
Population 41,773,878 19,859,921
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number — 131