Living in Chile
Practical information about everyday life in Chile—from a family who has called it home since 2013.
What Is It Really Like to Live in Chile?
That is the question behind almost everything we do at Chile Expat Family. Travel websites can show you Chile’s mountains, lakes, cities, and coastline. Living here is different. It means learning how healthcare works, what groceries cost, how to buy a vehicle, where to find property, how to deal with utilities, what winter is really like in the south, and a hundred other things you may never think to ask before you arrive.
We moved to Chile in 2013 and have spent more than 13 years building a life here. This section brings together our articles, videos, firsthand experiences, and practical information so you can explore the subjects that matter most to you.
Explore Life in Chile
Browse our practical guides and firsthand articles about choosing where to live, understanding Chile’s regions and climate, relocating, and building a life here.
Places to Live & Regions
- Best Places to Live in Chile for Expats: Our Guide After 13+ Years in Chile
- The Geographical Boundaries of Patagonia
- The 5 Geographical Regions of Chile — Norte Grande
- The 5 Geographical Regions of Chile — Norte Chico
- Geography of Chile
Climate, Gardening & Rural Living
Moving to & Living in Chile
Buying Property in Chile
If you are considering property in southern Chile, visit our Real Estate Services page for information about buyer representation, rural and agricultural properties, and how we help clients search from Temuco south toward Patagonia.
Start With the Relocation Guide
If you are still deciding whether Chile is right for you, The Chile Relocation Guide — Book One brings the major subjects together in one 297-page guide. It is designed to give you the broader picture before you make the decision to move.
See Our Life in Chile
Our videos show the everyday side of Chile—shopping, property, homesteading, travel, projects around the farm, costs, and the things we learn as we go.
