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<blockquote data-quote="Australia Sucks" data-source="post: 1516081" data-attributes="member: 11806"><p>Wild Steve I spent 12 weeks in Chile in 2019 and traveled all over the country.</p><p>I probably spent around 4 - 6 weeks in total moving around Southern Chile (it was in their summer mind you).</p><p>So I cannot comment on what it is like to live there long-term but for what's worth I will throw in my passing observations:</p><p></p><p>-In general cost of living is not expensive (except in the Patagonia region where prices are higher) but not what I would call cheap either.</p><p></p><p>-Expect to pay a lot more for everything than a country like Peru or Colombia, etc.</p><p></p><p>-In general it seemed very safe and basic infrastructure like roads, internet, etc seemed to be okay (except for very isolated locations).</p><p></p><p>-The water temperature at lakes and beaches is generally always cold (can vary depending on the exact location) due to the Humboldt current.</p><p></p><p>-From what I was told the winters can get very cold (I was only there in the summer).</p><p></p><p>-In Patagonia it can get very windy even in the summer.</p><p></p><p>-Apart from the Mapuches (the largest indigenous tribe) which keep to themselves, I didn't really see much in terms of distinct culture. Chile is a very culturally and architecturally bland country. The cuisine is nothing to get excited about either.</p><p></p><p>-Chileans in general including in Southern Chile in general seemed aloof, distrustful and not overly friendly. Don't expect to make a lot of friends quickly like you would in Colombia.</p><p></p><p>-Chilean women are very subpar and I certainly would not be considering them for a serious relationship. They are not especially attractive on average (I wouldn't say they are ugly either but its definitely a noticeable downgrade compared to Colombia). They seem to have a lot of entitlement (I predict they will be as bad as western women in another 10 - 15 years at the current trajectory) and have swallowed the feminist/career poison pill. Also Chilean women are pretty racist, so if you are not "white" its going to be an uphill battle.</p><p></p><p>-Southern Chile is reasonably scenic and good for forest/mountain hikes, fishing, rafting, kayaking, skiing, visiting volcanoes and hot springs, etc. And the fertile mineral rich soil and lush greenery and clean air means the local produce (meat, honey, fruit and vegetables, etc) is generally of reasonably good quality.</p><p></p><p>-I personally wouldn't consider anywhere in Chile as a long-term destination as it's not my cup of tea.</p><p></p><p>-Property in Southern Chile is affordable $200,000 U.S. will generally still buy you something modest and rustic but adequate in/near a reasonable town. If you want some green forested land in a scenic location near a lake and some volcanoes, etc to build a quiet peaceful homesteading type of lifestyle southern Chile might just be for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Australia Sucks, post: 1516081, member: 11806"] Wild Steve I spent 12 weeks in Chile in 2019 and traveled all over the country. I probably spent around 4 - 6 weeks in total moving around Southern Chile (it was in their summer mind you). So I cannot comment on what it is like to live there long-term but for what's worth I will throw in my passing observations: -In general cost of living is not expensive (except in the Patagonia region where prices are higher) but not what I would call cheap either. -Expect to pay a lot more for everything than a country like Peru or Colombia, etc. -In general it seemed very safe and basic infrastructure like roads, internet, etc seemed to be okay (except for very isolated locations). -The water temperature at lakes and beaches is generally always cold (can vary depending on the exact location) due to the Humboldt current. -From what I was told the winters can get very cold (I was only there in the summer). -In Patagonia it can get very windy even in the summer. -Apart from the Mapuches (the largest indigenous tribe) which keep to themselves, I didn't really see much in terms of distinct culture. Chile is a very culturally and architecturally bland country. The cuisine is nothing to get excited about either. -Chileans in general including in Southern Chile in general seemed aloof, distrustful and not overly friendly. Don't expect to make a lot of friends quickly like you would in Colombia. -Chilean women are very subpar and I certainly would not be considering them for a serious relationship. They are not especially attractive on average (I wouldn't say they are ugly either but its definitely a noticeable downgrade compared to Colombia). They seem to have a lot of entitlement (I predict they will be as bad as western women in another 10 - 15 years at the current trajectory) and have swallowed the feminist/career poison pill. Also Chilean women are pretty racist, so if you are not "white" its going to be an uphill battle. -Southern Chile is reasonably scenic and good for forest/mountain hikes, fishing, rafting, kayaking, skiing, visiting volcanoes and hot springs, etc. And the fertile mineral rich soil and lush greenery and clean air means the local produce (meat, honey, fruit and vegetables, etc) is generally of reasonably good quality. -I personally wouldn't consider anywhere in Chile as a long-term destination as it's not my cup of tea. -Property in Southern Chile is affordable $200,000 U.S. will generally still buy you something modest and rustic but adequate in/near a reasonable town. If you want some green forested land in a scenic location near a lake and some volcanoes, etc to build a quiet peaceful homesteading type of lifestyle southern Chile might just be for you. [/QUOTE]
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