Digital nomad guide to Chile

For remote workers, Arica is the strongest base in Chile (nomad score 67/100 = 45% cost + 30% climate + 25% safety). The cheapest base is Punta Arenas.
Top nomad bases in Chile (nomad score)
67Arica67Temuco67La Serena67Valdivia67Copiapó67Chillán66Antofagasta66Puerto Montt66Concepción66Rancagua66Iquique66Talca

Top nomad bases in Chile

How Chile works as a nomad base

The nomad score leans hardest on affordability (45%) because cost is the lever remote workers feel monthly, then climate comfort (30%) and safety (25%). In Chile, Arica leads at 67/100 — cost 48, climate 100, safety 60; warmest-month highs around 21.3°C and coldest-month lows near 14.5°C give you a feel for the seasons. Punta Arenas is the pure-budget play at cost 50/100. Two practical factors sit outside the score — connectivity and visa/tax rules — so shortlist by these numbers, then verify internet quality and the current remote-work visa terms for Chile before booking anything long-term.

Shortlist at a glance

Arica scores 67/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 60). Temuco scores 67/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 61). La Serena scores 67/100 (cost 49, climate 100, safety 60). Valdivia scores 67/100 (cost 49, climate 100, safety 61).

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