Best places to retire in Chile
For retirees, Arica ranks highest in Chile (retire score 69/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Punta Arenas. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in Chile
- Arica — retire score 69/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 65)
- Temuco — retire score 69/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 66)
- La Serena — retire score 69/100 (cost 49, climate 100, safety 65)
- Valdivia — retire score 69/100 (cost 49, climate 100, safety 66)
- Copiapó — retire score 69/100 (cost 49, climate 100, safety 65)
- Antofagasta — retire score 68/100 (cost 47, climate 100, safety 64)
- Puerto Montt — retire score 68/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 64)
- Concepción — retire score 68/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 63)
- Rancagua — retire score 68/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 63)
- Chillán — retire score 68/100 (cost 49, climate 100, safety 62)
- Iquique — retire score 68/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 62)
- Talca — retire score 68/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 62)
Retire score weights affordability, climate comfort and disaster+crime safety. It does not include healthcare quality or retirement-visa rules — verify those separately.
FAQ
Where is the best place to retire in Chile?
Arica ranks highest in our retirement score (69/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.
Is Chile a good place to retire?
Chile's best retirement city scores 69/100; the most affordable is Punta Arenas (cost 50/100). We weigh cost, climate and natural-disaster + crime safety — not healthcare or visas, which you should check separately.
What's the cheapest place to retire in Chile?
Punta Arenas has the lowest cost of living in Chile in our data.