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Santiago
City in Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
Overview
Santiago, the lively capital of Chile, seamlessly blends cosmopolitan living with stunning natural scenery from the surrounding Andes mountains. The city offers visitors a lively cultural scene, diverse gastronomy, and easy access to nearby valleys and ski resorts. Its neighborhoods each boast unique atmospheres ranging from upscale and family-friendly to artistic and bohemian.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Región Metropolitana de Santiago
Population
6,257,516
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-33.46°, -70.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
44
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$1,608
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$905
Cashless
73
English
35
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
9.1°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-6.9°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
274 mm
Internet Speed
369 Mbps
Upload
290 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
198
Coworking
1
Cafes
103
Nightlife
20
Parks
74
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SCL
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 213 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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