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Living in Hanga Roa (Rapa Nui)

Chile · mediterranean

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Hanga Roa (Rapa Nui) is a village of roughly 7,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Chile. The climate is mediterranean. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,500. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for hiking, diving, art and culture.

È un’isola ben collegata d’estate e molto meno d’inverno, e questo cambia molto per chi ci vive tutto l’anno. 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
~7,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,500
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Climate
mediterranean
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
3/5
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Walkable
2/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
2/5Poor
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Hanga Roa (Rapa Nui)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety4/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare4/5
💳 Private healthcare3/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable2/5
🚌 Transit2/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options2/5
🌫️ 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 animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding1/5
✈️ Airport1/5
⛴️ Getting there~Seasonal
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

Popularity & prices: Steady

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

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Seasonal

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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