Expat Guide to Living in Santiago

Santiago is one of South America's most liveable cities for expats — a clean, safe, and efficient capital with excellent infrastructure, good healthcare, strong international schools, and a quality of life that compares favourably with major European and North American cities at a fraction of the cost. The primary expat neighbourhoods are Providencia (central, cosmopolitan, walkable), Las Condes and Vitacura (upmarket, suburban, very safe, with the best international schools), and the bohemian Barrio Italia and Lastarria for younger expats and creatives. Chile's political stability, strong institutions, and Chile-Pacific Alliance integration make it the most secure long-term base in South America for international residents.