Why Immigrate to Chile?
Expatriate - to remove oneself from residence in one's native land.
According to the US State Department over 9 million Americans have expatriated for various reasons: military, jobs, family, adventure, or for political/cultural reasons. But with 236 other countries to move to why choose Chile?
According to Heritage.org and Freedomhouse.org, Chile is the 2nd freest country in all of the Americas and 22nd freest in the world ahead of the USA. These numbers are based on rule of law, government size, regulatory efficiency, and open markets. Chile has a growing economy producing and growing products that are sold all over the world. The government has a low debt and low corruption levels. American expats living in Chile will find the quality of life similar to the USA.
The Ultimate Guide to Immigrating to Chile 3rd Ed.
Chile is a clean modern country with good infrastructure. The roads are paved and well maintained, clean drinkable water is available everywhere, the poverty rate is one of the lowest in all of the Americas, even lower than the USA according to worldpopulationreview.com. High speed internet is available in most towns as well as trash pickup and sewer. American expats will also find the cost of living to be similar if not lower than most places in the USA.
Chile is one of the safest countries in all of the Americas according to the Global Peace Index. Chile ranks #3 in Latin America and #4 in both South and North America, well ahead of the USA. Crime has been rising in the cities, especially in Santiago and Valparaiso, mostly related to drugs and gangs but the rest of the country is very peaceful and safe. Violent crime is very low as well as kidnapping, car jackings, and mass shootings which never occur. For American expats looking for a safer saner place to live off the beaten track the countryside of Chile, especially in the south , can be an ideal place to relocate.
If you are looking to relocate, why not consider Chile? For further information on cost of living, safety, how to immigrate, real estate, and much more!! read The Ultimate Guide to Immigrating to Chile.