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Living in Concepción

Chile · mediterranean

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Concepción is a mid-sized city of roughly 230,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Chile. The climate is mediterranean. It sits well off the usual tourist trail with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,100. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for surfing, hiking, live music.

È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio. Chi nasce in Chile è cittadino, quale che sia la nazionalità dei genitori.

At a glance

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People
~230,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,100
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Climate
mediterranean
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
2/5Poor
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Concepción

All parameters

🛡️ Safety3/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare4/5
💳 Private healthcare3/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air2/5 · 25 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+20%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+4/5
🦂 Dangerous animals2/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding4/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +20% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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