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London vs Santiago

Santiago runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,402 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Doppeleinheit Bauart X’Trapolis Modular auf dem Gleis 6. Die von Alstom gelieferten Triebwagen basieren auf den S-Bahn-Triebwagen des Typs Civia von CAF. Die Wagen sind auf eine Bahnsteighöhe auf Wage
Santiago
$1,648/month · Chile
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London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Santiago monthly
$1,648
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-59%
Santiago relative to London
Rent gap
$1,900
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonSantiago
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Santiago $700. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Santiago $548. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Santiago $58. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Santiago $111. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Santiago $22. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Santiago $139. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Santiago $70. Cheaper in Santiago.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonSantiago
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,648 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6326✓
Housing2,600 USD700 USD✓
Utilities267 USD111 USD✓
Food617 USD548 USD✓
Transport282 USD58 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓22 USD
Lifestyle169 USD139 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,204 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%25.5%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD4,556 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓950 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD700 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD2,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓54/100
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality60/100✓32/100
Public transport92/100✓78/100
Walkability90/100✓72/100
English proficiency100/100✓34/100
Nightlife94/100✓74/100
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓15°C
Summer high23°C✓29°C
Winter low3°C3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm310 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min✓100 min
CurrencyGBPCLP
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/Santiago

Santiago runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,402 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Santiago cheaper?

Santiago runs about 59% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,402 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Santiago compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,204 in Santiago, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Santiago?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Santiago scores 54 and 72. London averages 12°C against 15°C in Santiago.