Digital nomad guide to Chile

For remote workers, Temuco is the strongest base in Chile (nomad score 68/100 = 45% cost + 30% climate + 25% safety). The cheapest base is Punta Arenas.
Top nomad bases in Chile (nomad score)
68Temuco68La Serena68Valdivia68Copiapó67Puerto Montt67Arica67Antofagasta67Concepción67Rancagua67Iquique67Talca67Chillán

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, Temuco leads at 68/100 — cost 47, climate 100, safety 66; warmest-month highs around 16.8°C and coldest-month lows near 7.2°C give you a feel for the seasons. Punta Arenas is the pure-budget play at cost 49/100. 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

Temuco scores 68/100 (cost 47, climate 100, safety 66). La Serena scores 68/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 65). Valdivia scores 68/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 66). Copiapó scores 68/100 (cost 48, climate 100, safety 65).

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