General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Santiago |
| Country | Chile |
| Currency | Chilean Peso |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.3% |
| Gdp | $274.44 billion |
| Size | 756,102 km² |
| Population | 19,116,784 |
| Population density | 25.3/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.63 |
| City population | 89.2% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 7∘C |
| Summer | 20∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Spanish |
| Population able to read | 95.5% |
| Population with a college degree | 24.7% |
| Population able to speak english | 31.8% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 30.7 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | NA |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | LATAM Airlines |
| Main airport | Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $350/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $45/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 17% |
| Vat | 19% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 105.18/MBits |
| Tld | .cl |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 82.9% |
| Phone mobile data | $12.5 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type C, Type F, Type L |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Falabella.com |
| Supermarket | Jumbo |
| Pharmacy | Cruz Verde |
| Drugstore | Salcobrand |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 3 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Empanadas | Fried or baked pastry filled with meat, cheese, or seafood | $1-2 |
| Pastel de choclo | Corn pie filled with beef, chicken, or pork | $3-4 |
| Cazuela | Stew made with beef, chicken, or seafood, potatoes, and vegetables | $4-5 |
| Curanto | Traditional dish from Chiloé Island, made with seafood, meat, and vegetables cooked in a pit | $5-7 |
| Machas a la parmesana | Clams topped with Parmesan cheese and baked | $6-8 |
| Congrio frito | Fried conger eel | $7-9 |
| Paila marina | Seafood soup | $8-10 |
| Pisco sour | National cocktail made with pisco, lime juice, and sugar | $5-7 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pisco Sour | A cocktail made with pisco (a grape brandy), lemon juice, sugar, and egg white | $5-$8 |
| Terremoto | A cocktail made with pipeño (a sweet red wine), pineapple ice cream, and grenadine | $3-$5 |
| Mote con huesillo | A drink made with cooked wheat berries, dried peaches, and sugar | $2-$3 |
| Ulpo | A fermented drink made from grapes or apples | $3-$5 |
| Chicha | A drink made from fermented corn or rice | $2-$3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lapis lazuli jewelry | A beautiful blue gemstone found only in Chile | $20-$100 |
| Moai statues | Small replicas of the famous Easter Island statues | $10-$50 |
| Alpaca wool products | Soft and warm scarves, hats, and blankets made from alpaca wool | $20-$100 |
| Copperware | Handmade copper pots, pans, and other decorative items | $10-$50 |
| Mapuche crafts | Traditional woven textiles, pottery, and jewelry made by the indigenous Mapuche people | $10-$50 |
| Chilean wine | A variety of world-renowned red and white wines | $10-$50 |
| Pisco | A clear brandy made from grapes | $10-$30 |
| Chilean honey | A sweet and flavorful honey made from Chilean wildflowers | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Holy Saturday | March or April | The day before Easter Sunday |
| Easter Sunday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| National Independence Day | September 18 | Commemorates Chile’s independence from Spain in 1810 |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8 | Celebrates the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | El Mercurio |
| Online news | Emol |
| Tv | TVN |
| Radio | Radio Cooperativa |