What is a livable wage in Chile?

A livable single-person wage in Chile runs roughly CLP 1,700,000 to 2,100,000 per month (US$1,800 to $2,200), covering CostLiving’s moderate benchmark of $1,825 plus modest savings. Chile’s statutory minimum wage was set at CLP 510,000 per month from January 2025 (around US$540), which is below the moderate single-person threshold and only viable with shared housing or in low-cost regions. Median full-time wages run CLP 750,000 to 950,000 ($800 to $1,000). Skilled professional roles in Santiago (engineering, finance, IT) pay CLP 1,800,000 to 3,500,000 ($1,900 to $3,700). For a couple, a household income of CLP 1,800,000 to 2,500,000 (US$1,900 to $2,650) typically covers comfortable living outside the most expensive Santiago neighbourhoods. For the full breakdown, see our Chile cost of living page.