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Santiago vs London

Santiago runs about 146% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,402 USD a month.

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Santiago
$1,648/month · Chile
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Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
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Santiago monthly
$1,648
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+146%
London relative to Santiago
Rent gap
$1,900
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SantiagoLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Santiago $700, London $2,600. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Food
    Food: Santiago $548, London $617. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Transport
    Transport: Santiago $58, London $282. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Santiago $111, London $267. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Santiago $22, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Santiago $139, London $169. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Other
    Other: Santiago $70, London $107. 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

MetricSantiagoLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,648 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)26✓63
Housing700 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities111 USD✓267 USD
Food548 USD✓617 USD
Transport58 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare22 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle139 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,204 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate25.5%✓28.6%
Left over each month4,556 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary950 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,800 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety54/10066/100✓
Healthcare72/10084/100✓
Air quality32/10060/100✓
Public transport78/10092/100✓
Walkability72/10090/100✓
English proficiency34/100100/100✓
Nightlife74/10094/100✓
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C12°C✓
Summer high29°C23°C✓
Winter low3°C3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall310 mm✓600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access100 min90 min✓
CurrencyCLPGBP
Time zoneAmerica/SantiagoEurope/London

Santiago runs about 146% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,402 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Santiago or London cheaper?

Santiago runs about 146% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,402 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Santiago?

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

Which has better quality of life, Santiago or London?

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