Moving to
Chile
The real numbers for Chile: take-home pay after tax, the true cost of living in Santiago, and how expats and nomads get a visa.
Take-home pay
Net salary in Chile after income tax and social security:
Salary tax is progressive to 40%, but a high exempt band keeps effective rates modest at this income; pension/health contributions cap around $3,600/month.
Cost of living · Santiago
Visa
Temporary residence for remote workers sets no fixed statutory minimum, but ~$1,500/month of foreign income is expected; valid up to one year and renewable.
Typical income requirement: $1,500/month.
Santiago is among the region's safer capitals, though petty crime has risen in recent years.
Dial 133 for police, ambulance or fire.
Get paid in your home currency, spend in CLP, skip the ~3% bank markup.
Nomad-friendly cover that works from day one — most visas require it.
Moving to Chile — FAQ
Is there income tax in Chile?
Yes. Chile taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 20.3%, leaving roughly $47,837.
Can digital nomads get a visa for Chile?
Yes — Temporary residence for remote workers sets no fixed statutory minimum, but ~$1,500/month of foreign income is expected; valid up to one year and renewable.
How much does it cost to live in Santiago?
A single person needs roughly $1,300/month in Santiago, and a family around $3,200/month, all-in.