Santiago
Chile · South America · 6.8M people
Andes-backed capital with a modern metro and seasonal smog.
familiesaffordable
Ranked #78 of 123 overall · -33.45, -70.67
Full scorecard
Cost of living6.0
Safety6.0
Environment & air quality5.0
Public transport7.0
Climate7.0
Healthcare7.0
Internet & connectivity8.0
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