Chile news
The economy, politics, wages, public services, technology and sports in Chile, with official data and cited sources.
Gasoline prices in Chile today: how much a liter costs in each region and when prices change next
93-octane gasoline averages CLP 1,584 per liter in Chile and diesel CLP 1,597, according to prices stations report to the National Energy Commission. Averages by region, ENAP's latest estimate and why the next change would come on Thursday, November 12.
How much does a midwife earn in Chile: salary by university, in public hospitals and employability
A midwife in Chile earns CLP 1.5 to 1.9 million gross a month four years after graduating, according to Mi Futuro, and CLP 1,275,277 to 3,522,228 in a public hospital depending on grade. Salary by university, employability and comparison with other health careers.
How much does a journalist earn in Chile: salary by university, employability and comparison with other careers
A journalist in Chile earns CLP 1.1 to 1.6 million gross a month four years after graduating, according to Mi Futuro. Salary by university, how many find work and how it compares with Advertising, Audiovisual Communication and Public Relations.
How much does a nutritionist earn in Chile: salary by university, in the public sector and employability
A nutritionist in Chile earns CLP 0.9 to 1.4 million gross a month four years after graduating, according to Mi Futuro, and CLP 1,275,277 to 3,522,228 in a public hospital depending on grade. Salary by university, employability and comparison with other health careers.
Chile's 2027 budget: Finance Ministry does not restore Servel and science funds in the joint committee
Chile's Joint Budget Committee began voting on the 2027 budget with a record 3,845 amendments and without the government restoring the rejected items for the electoral service and the Science Ministry. What was cut, what Quiroz said and the timetable to November 29.
Juan Fernández marine parks: islanders ask the government to resubmit the decree it withdrew
Boric's decree creating the Mar de Juan Fernández II and Nazca-Desventuradas II parks is still out of the Comptroller's office. How much ocean they would protect, why swordfish and jack mackerel fishers object, the Fisheries Undersecretariat's alternative and what islanders want.
How much does a pharmacist earn in Chile: salary by university, public sector and employability
A pharmacist in Chile earns between 2.2 and 2.4 million pesos gross a month in the fourth year after graduating, according to Mi Futuro, and almost all find work in the first year. Salary by university, the Law 19,664 scale in public hospitals and a comparison with other health degrees.
How much does a mining engineer earn in Chile: salary by university and employability
A mining civil engineer in Chile earns between 2.1 million and over 3.5 million pesos gross a month in year 4, according to Mi Futuro; the University of Chile, Usach and the University of Atacama are in the top band. Salary by university, shorter mining engineering degrees and a comparison with other careers.
Kast begins his first European tour: the agenda in Spain, Italy and the Ibero-American Summit
Chilean President José Antonio Kast landed in Madrid for his first European tour: Abascal and Ayuso on Monday, Meloni in Rome, Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday and the 30th Ibero-American Summit on November 4-5. The day-by-day agenda, the delegation and how much Chile trades with Spain and Italy.
Kast's plan for 100,000 jobs: what Chile Despega is, what it costs and what experts say
The Chile Despega plan mobilizes 1.3 trillion pesos to create more than 100,000 jobs through public works, 91 billion pesos in hiring subsidies and up to 300 billion pesos for the Fogape guarantee fund. Its four pillars, the figures, the timeline and why economists doubt how long the jobs will last.
How much does a veterinarian earn in Chile: salary in the fourth year by university and employability
A veterinarian in Chile earns on average between 1.1 and 1.6 million pesos gross a month in the fourth year after graduating, according to Mi Futuro. The University of Chile tops the ranking. Salary by university, employability and comparison with other degrees.
How much does a computer engineer earn in Chile: salary in the fourth year by university
A computer and informatics civil engineer in Chile earns between 2.1 and 3.5 million pesos gross a month in the fourth year after graduating, according to Mi Futuro. The University of Chile and Usach lead with 3 to 3.5 million. Salary by university, employability and comparison with the non-civil engineering degree and the technician.
Cochilco raises its copper price forecast to US$6.18 and cuts Chile's 2026 output estimate
Chile's copper commission Cochilco raised its average copper price forecast to US$6.18 per pound for 2026 and US$5.95 for 2027, but cut Chile's output estimate for the third time: 4.94 million tonnes, 8.4% less than in 2025. The figures, the comparison with the Finance Ministry and what is needed to hit the target.
Corfo's Fund of Funds: the bill that would let Chile's government invest in venture capital for startups
Chile's government sent Congress the "Fund of Funds" bill (bulletin 18,819-03), which lets Corfo hold up to 35% of funds of funds and 30% of venture capital funds. It would start with US$25 million in year one. How it works, its rules and what comes next.
How much does a dentist earn in Chile: salary in the fourth year by university and in the public sector
A dentist in Chile earns on average between 1.5 and 2.4 million pesos gross a month in the fourth year after graduating, according to Mi Futuro, and the public hospital scale starts at 2,502,413 pesos for 44 hours. Ranking by university, employability and comparison with other health careers.
How much does an accountant-auditor earn in Chile: fourth-year salary by institution and employability
An accountant-auditor in Chile earns on average between 1 and 1.8 million pesos gross a month in the fourth year after graduating, according to Mi Futuro. It is one of the degrees with the highest employability: 83.2% in year one. Ranking by university and professional institute, and comparison with technicians and other degrees.
Chile abstains for the first time at the UN on the Cuba embargo: what changed and how the region voted
Chile abstained in the UN General Assembly vote calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, after 33 years of voting in favour. The result (130-17-25), how Latin America voted, the government's arguments and the opposition's criticism.
Codelco dismisses eight executives over copper production irregularities: which positions and what comes next
Codelco's board terminated the contracts of eight executives and professionals from Chuquicamata, Ministro Hales, Salvador and headquarters after new KPMG and EY audits of 2024 and 2025 production. The positions, Salvador's new manager and what is still pending.
How much does an architect earn in Chile: salary in the fourth year by university and employability
An architect in Chile earns on average between CLP 1.2 and 1.6 million gross per month four years after graduating, depending on the university, according to Mi Futuro. Ranking by university, employability, real length of the degree and comparison with related careers.
How much does an industrial engineer earn in Chile: salary in the fourth year by university
An industrial civil engineer in Chile earns on average between CLP 1.6 and 3.5 million gross per month four years after graduating, depending on the university, according to Mi Futuro. Ranking by university, employability and the gap with the shorter Industrial Engineering degree.
Chile unemployment rises to 9.8% and tops one million people: INE data by sector and region
Chile's unemployment rate reached 9.8% in the July-September 2026 quarter and the number of unemployed hit 1,007,976, according to the INE. Which sectors are losing jobs, the hardest-hit regions, women's unemployment and what the government said.
Truckers' strike in San Antonio, Chile: what they want, how much cargo is stuck and how it affects the port
Independent truckers have been blocking the container depots of Chile's port of San Antonio since October 28 over rising diesel prices, haulage rates and new toll gantries on Route 78. What they want, what is known and what the government said.
How much does a lawyer earn in Chile: salary in the fourth year by university and in the public sector
A lawyer in Chile earns on average between 1.4 and 3 million pesos gross a month in the fourth year after graduating, depending on the university, according to Mi Futuro. Ranking by university, employability, what judges and prosecutors earn, and what pushes pay up.
How much does a business engineer earn in Chile: salary in the fourth year by university and employability
A business engineer (ingeniero comercial) in Chile earns on average between 1.2 and 3 million pesos gross in the fourth year after graduating, depending on the university, according to Mi Futuro. Ranking of 36 universities, employability, comparison with other degrees and what pushes pay up.
Start-Up Chile and Corfo funding for startups: November 2026 calls, amounts and which one fits your stage
Start-Up Chile opens applications for BIG 13 on November 3, with 15, 30 and 75 million Chilean pesos and no equity taken. What Build, Ignite and Growth require, when Corfo's Semilla Inicia, Expande, Consolida y Expande and Crea y Valida return, and which one suits your startup.
Chile's central bank holds the policy rate at 4.5% for a seventh time and warns of higher inflation risks: is a hike coming?
Chile's central bank left the monetary policy rate (TPM) at 4.5% unanimously and warned that inflation risks have risen significantly. What it said, what economists expect for December and how it affects your loans.
Chile's capital markets reform: what Fonavi is, how it cuts the down payment to 10% and why pension funds were left out
Chile's lower house approved the capital markets reform 100 to 35 and sent it to the Senate, but removed pension fund managers (AFPs) from housing savings. What Fonavi is, how the 10% down payment works and what comes next.
How much does a physiotherapist earn in Chile: fourth-year salary by university and in hospitals
A physiotherapist in Chile earns on average between 1.1 and 1.7 million pesos gross a month four years after graduating, according to Mi Futuro. Ranking by university, employability, public hospital pay and what raises income.
How much does a psychologist earn in Chile: salary by university, in the public sector and in private practice
A psychologist in Chile earns on average between 1 and 1.6 million pesos gross a month four years after graduating, according to Mi Futuro. Ranking of 39 universities, employability, public hospital pay and how income grows.
Moody's keeps Chile at A2: what the three rating agencies say and what it means
Moody's affirmed Chile's A2 rating with a stable outlook, joining S&P (A) and Fitch (A-). What it highlighted, the risks it sees, how the rating compares and what it means for credit and the peso.
Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition: what the A3C is and why Chile has not signed
Chile is attending the third meeting of the US-backed Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition (A3C) in the Dominican Republic only as an observer. What it is, who belongs, what the government said and what the parties want.
What is Chile's UTM and what is it worth in 2026: November value, monthly table and uses
Chile's UTM is worth 72,440 pesos in November 2026, according to the SII. What the monthly tax unit is, how it is adjusted, the full 2026 table, the UTA and how it is used for fines, taxes and fees.
How much does a candidate get per vote in Chile: the Servel refund explained with figures
A presidential candidate can recover up to 0.04 UF per vote in the first round and 0.01 UF in the runoff, but only as a refund of campaign expenses. What it is in pesos, what each 2025 candidate was entitled to and the Servel's requirements.
Cadem poll: Kast's approval falls to 29%, the lowest of his government, and 92% reject the sentence reductions
Cadem poll No. 700 puts José Antonio Kast at 29% approval and 66% disapproval, his worst reading since March. 89% heard about the sentence reductions for 56 people convicted of sexual crimes against minors and 92% disagree with them.
Codelco: congressional inquiry blames executives for inflating 2025 copper output by 26,875 tons
A Chilean Chamber of Deputies inquiry approved 11-0 a report blaming Codelco executives for overstating 2025 output, which led to US$14.3 million in bonuses. What happened, what it recommends and what is still pending.
What is Chile's monetary policy rate (TPM), how it works and how it affects your wallet
The monetary policy rate (TPM) is the benchmark interest rate set by the Central Bank of Chile to control inflation. It currently stands at 4.5%. What it is, how it is decided, how it affects loans and its history since 2007.
How much does a prosecutor earn in Chile: pay of assistant, regional and national prosecutors
An assistant prosecutor in Chile earns between 4.9 and 7.4 million pesos gross a month depending on grade and region, according to the official 2025 recruitment rules of the Public Prosecutor's Office. Pay by grade, the National Prosecutor, regional prosecutors and requirements.
Chile's tax agency probes 33 taxpayers with 3.2 trillion pesos in undeclared foreign accounts: where Chileans keep their money
Chile's SII selected 33 taxpayers who received over 3.2 trillion pesos in foreign accounts they did not declare. Chileans hold 38.8 trillion pesos abroad, led by Switzerland, Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands.
Chile's deportations of migrants pass 2,000 in 2026: the eleventh flight and how the figures compare with past years
With the October 23 flight, Chile has deported 2,000 foreigners in 2026, according to the government, 1,700 of them since March 11. Yearly figures, who was on the flight and why the former head of migration disputes the comparison.
Property tax in Chile in 2026: what contribuciones are, how they are calculated, when to pay and who stops paying in 2027
Chile's property tax, known as contribuciones, is paid in four installments and the last one is due in November. In the second half of 2026, homes with an assessed value of up to 61,711,570 pesos are exempt. How it is calculated, examples and the exemption for people aged 65+ from 2027.
How much does a Tesla cost in Chile in 2026: Model 3 and Model Y prices and how they have changed
A Tesla in Chile starts at 29,990,000 pesos with the Model 3 RWD launched in July 2026; the other models start at 36,900,000 pesos. Prices by version, how they fell since 2024, sales, range and charging.
Chile fuel prices rise for a fifth time and diesel hits a record high: how much they have climbed since July
From Thursday, October 22, gasoline in Chile rises CLP 41.3 per liter and diesel CLP 91.5, according to ENAP. It is the fifth straight increase: gasoline is up CLP 183.4 and diesel CLP 401.4 since late July.
Chile's sentence reductions for 56 sex offenders: the government suspends the decrees and the opposition weighs impeaching Rabat
Chile's Justice Ministry suspended the processing of sentence reductions on October 23 after granting 56 to people convicted of sexual crimes against minors. The opposition is weighing a constitutional accusation against Minister Rabat, and 92% reject the reductions, according to Cadem.
What is MEPCO and how Chile's fuel price stabilization mechanism works
MEPCO is Chile's Fuel Price Stabilization Mechanism: it raises or lowers the fuel excise tax to smooth gasoline and diesel prices. How it works, what it costs and what changed in 2026.
How much does a driver's license cost in Chile in 2026: fees by municipality
A class B driver's license in Chile costs between 0.45 and 0.65 UTM in 2026 depending on the municipality, about CLP 32,000 to 47,000 plus charges. Fees by municipality, renewal, requirements and discounts.
Chile's central bank seen holding its rate at 4.5%: what traders expect for October 27
Chile's Financial Traders Survey expects the central bank to keep its policy rate at 4.5% on October 27, but one-year inflation expectations rose to 3.7% and more traders now see a hike in January.
Carabineros Strengthening Plan: what changes under the law passed by Chile's Congress
Chile's Congress passed on October 21 the law that overhauls the Carabineros police career: cadets go from CLP 70,000 to 248,000, the risk bonus can reach 100% of salary and civilians join.
Chile's PGU in 2026: how much the Universal Guaranteed Pension pays and who gets CLP 250,275
Chile's PGU pays CLP 231,732 to people aged 65 to 74 and CLP 250,275 to those 75 and older since September 2026. Amounts, eligibility, base-pension brackets and when it rises again.
How much does a soldier earn in Chile: army pay by rank in 2026
A Chilean army second lieutenant earns about CLP 1.2 million gross and the army's top general about CLP 6.6 million. Pay for officers, NCOs and conscripts, with sources and a 2026 estimate.
Gonzalo Arenas, Chile's new government spokesman: who he is and why he arrives now
President Kast appointed Gonzalo Arenas on October 21 as undersecretary of the Segegob and government spokesman, replacing José Francisco Lagos. His career, the context and what changes.
Atacama has 156 projects worth US$ 40.9 billion: Kast's mining announcements at Forede
The CPC and Inacap identified 156 investment projects in Chile's Atacama region. At Expo Forede, the government announced changes to mining claims and a cut from 55 to 30 mining safety permits.
How much does a PDI detective earn in Chile: salary by rank in 2026
A newly graduated detective of Chile's PDI earns about CLP 1.3 million gross per month according to transparency payrolls. Salary table by rank, from detective to director general, and why figures vary.
Chilean ID card price in 2026: how much it costs to get, renew and reprint
Chile's identity card costs CLP 3,820 for Chileans and CLP 4,270 for foreigners in 2026. Prices by procedure, validity, how to renew online and what the new digital ID includes.
Rain in Santiago today: red alert in 10 districts, school closures and how many millimeters to expect
Chile's weather service forecasts 25 to 35 mm in the Santiago Metropolitan Region on Tuesday, October 20, peaking from 5 p.m. A red alert covers 10 districts and classes are suspended in 49 municipalities.
Escondida copper output falls 23%: what happened and what it means for Chile
The world's largest copper mine produced 252,600 tonnes between July and September, 23% less than a year earlier, due to lower grades, maintenance, bad weather and a fatal accident. BHP keeps its annual guidance.
Cadem poll: Kast's approval falls to 30%, his lowest since March
Cadem's Plaza Pública poll No. 698 shows José Antonio Kast at 30% approval and 65% disapproval. 17 of 18 ministers lose ground and 55% back the highway toll cut. The full series since March.
How much does a nurse earn in Chile: public hospital pay and Mi Futuro data
A nurse in a Chilean public hospital earns between CLP 1,275,277 and CLP 3,522,228 gross a month depending on grade, under the Health Ministry scale in force since June 2026. Income four years after graduation and how pay rises.
Centinela mine strike in Chile ends after 11 days: what the deal includes and what it means for copper
Minera Centinela and the Esperanza and Distrito Centinela unions signed a 36-month collective agreement with a 24 million peso bonus, ending the strike that began on 7 October.
Chile's 2027 budget: how much spending rises, its priorities and when Congress votes
The first budget of José Antonio Kast's government raises spending by 1.5% and prioritizes growth, security and children. Subcommittees review it until 21 October and the deadline is 29 November.
How much does a doctor earn in Chile in 2026: public-sector pay by hours and years of service
A doctor joining Chile's public health system on a 44-hour week earns 2,502,413 pesos gross a month and can exceed 5.9 million at the end of their career, according to the Health Ministry pay scale in force since June 2026.
How much is a Santiago Metro fare in 2026: prices by time of day, students and seniors
A Santiago Metro ride costs 895 pesos at peak times, 815 off-peak and 735 in the low band since 22 February 2026. Bus fares, student and senior fares, and the Dale QR monthly cap.
Chile's preventive climate emergency from Coquimbo to Biobío: what it means and how much rain is forecast
Chile declared a preventive climate emergency from Coquimbo to Biobío for 18-23 October as a new frontal system arrives. Which regions it covers, what it allows and how much rain the weather service expects.
Chile's pension Fund E: why it fell 10.39% in 2026 and what Congress will investigate
Fund E, the most conservative of Chile's pension funds, has lost 10.39% in real terms between January and September. What happened with interest rate derivatives, what the regulator and the AFPs say and what lawmakers want.
How much does a judge earn in Chile in 2026: gross salary by grade, from trial judge to Supreme Court
A trial judge in Chile earns between 6.5 and 8.4 million pesos gross per month depending on grade, and a Supreme Court justice about 14.7 million, according to the Judiciary's pay scale in force since June 2026.
Games for a night in with friends: ideas for a party at home
Board, card and question games for a night in with friends: which to choose for each group, how long they last and what you need for each one.
IMF cuts Chile's growth forecast to 0.6% for 2026, the lowest since the pandemic
The IMF cut its forecast for Chile's growth in 2026 from 1.8% to 0.6% and expects unemployment of 9.5%. How Chile compares with South America and with the forecasts of the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank.
Chile's use of force rules: what Law 21,849 says, published while the Constitutional Court reviews a challenge
Law 21,849 on use of force rules was published on October 16. It sets five levels of response for the Carabineros and PDI police and eight rules for the armed forces. Sixteen senators are challenging it before the Constitutional Court.
How much does a minister earn in Chile in 2026: gross salary and differences between ministries
A minister of Finance, Interior, Foreign Affairs, Defense or the General Secretariat of the Presidency earns 9,110,534 Chilean pesos a month in 2026; other ministers about 8.24 million. Official tables and comparison with other officials.
How much does a civil wedding cost in Chile in 2026: fees, requirements and deadlines
A civil wedding at a Civil Registry office during working hours is free in Chile: you only pay for the marriage booklet (1,830 pesos). Outside the office it costs 21,680 or 32,520 pesos. Requirements, witnesses, deadlines and marriage figures.
Copper nears its record, but Chile is producing less: a strike at Centinela, an accident at El Teniente and falling output
Copper closed at US$6.69 a pound on October 14, close to its all-time high. Meanwhile Chile is producing less: August output fell 12.8% and the Finance Ministry cut its growth forecast to 0.7%.
What the CPI is in Chile, how INE calculates it and why it moves the UF and wages
Chile's CPI measures how much the prices of a basket of goods and services bought by households change. How INE calculates it, what the 2023 basket includes, the latest figure and what is adjusted by it.
How much a senator earns in Chile in 2026: the salary, the allowances and how it differs from a deputy
A senator in Chile receives a gross salary of 8,291,039 pesos a month since March 11, 2026, according to the Senate. Who sets it, what the allowances are and how it compares with other posts.
Kast in Bolivia: the five agreements he signed with Rodrigo Paz on the first state visit in 71 years
José Antonio Kast and Rodrigo Paz signed five documents in La Paz on trade, mining, fibre optics and energy, plus a declaration with eight areas of work. What they signed, what they said and what is still pending.
Chile's official dollar rate hits CLP 987, its highest level of 2026
Chile's dólar observado reached CLP 987.03 on October 15, the highest of the year and more than CLP 130 above February's low. What is driving it and how it affects households.
Chile's anti-spam call law: the Senate approves a ban without consent and fines of more than CLP 72 million
Chile's Senate unanimously approved a bill banning promotional calls without prior consent. Fines would reach 1,000 UTM. What changes and what comes next.
Population of Chile: how many people live there and how it has changed since 1960
Chile's 2024 census counted 18,480,432 people. World Bank estimates reach 19.86 million in 2025. Population by decade, by region and the aging trend.
Life expectancy in Chile: how long people live and how it has changed since 1960
Life expectancy in Chile is 81.4 years, according to the World Bank: 83.2 for women and 79.5 for men. The trend since 1960 and a comparison with other countries.
What the UF is in Chile, how it is calculated and what it is used for
The UF is a Chilean unit of account adjusted for inflation. On October 15, 2026 it is worth CLP 41,162.73. How it is calculated, what it is used for and how much it has risen since 2016.
How much it costs to paint a car in Chile: prices per panel and full paint jobs
Painting one car panel costs from CLP 160,000, and a full paint job with dent repair runs CLP 900,000 to 1,300,000, according to body shops. What drives the price and how to get quotes.
What the dólar observado is: Chile's official exchange rate explained
The dólar observado is the official exchange rate published by Chile's Central Bank based on the previous business day's trades. What it is used for, how it differs from exchange-house rates and its 2026 values.
Public holidays in Chile 2027: full calendar, long weekends and mandatory closures
Chile will have 17 public holidays in 2027: 10 fall on a weekday and there will be nine long weekends. The month-by-month calendar, the five mandatory holidays and the ones that land on a Saturday or Sunday.
Black Friday 2026 in Chile: when it is, how it works and how to spot a real deal
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27. How the last official edition by the Santiago Chamber of Commerce went (460 brands and more than 2,000 stores), how it differs from the Cyber events and how to check whether a discount is real.
Chilean passport price: how much it costs, how long it lasts and how to get it step by step
The Chilean passport costs CLP 69,660, has 48 pages and lasts 10 years. How to book an appointment with ClaveÚnica, what you need, how it works for minors, what it costs abroad and which countries Chileans can visit with just an ID card.
Time change in Chile: when the next one is, which regions do not change and how it affects you
The next time change in Chile is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when clocks go back one hour. Dates for 2026 and 2027, the regions that do not change, Easter Island's time and the difference with other countries.
ESBUENISIMO LINKS: how the Chilean link building platform with more than 1,400 media outlets works
ESBUENISIMO LINKS brings together more than 1,400 digital media outlets with their authority and price on display, publishes in 3 to 5 business days and delivers each link with a report. What it offers, how it works and what to check before hiring link building.
The series that lasted longest in Netflix's Top 10 in Chile: Colombian telenovelas win
Pasión de Gavilanes is the series with the most weeks in Netflix's Top 10 in Chile: 92. Six of the top ten are Colombian telenovelas. The full ranking, from five years of official data.
The films that lasted longest in Netflix's Top 10 in Chile: Shrek, 43 weeks without ever being number one
Shrek is the film with the most weeks in Netflix's Top 10 in Chile: 43, and it never reached first place. KPop Demon Hunters follows, with 39. The ranking from five years of official data.
Chile poll: Bachelet beats Boric as the left's best candidate, but within her own camp the lead is just 3 points
41% believe Michelle Bachelet would be the best presidential candidate of Chile's centre-left, against 24% for Gabriel Boric. Among those who identify with that camp, the gap narrows to 47% versus 44%. All the figures from the Cadem poll.
How much Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and other streaming services cost in Chile
Netflix starts at 7,190 pesos a month in Chile, HBO Max at 7,190, Disney+ from 6,990 and Prime Video costs 6,490. The table with every plan, screens and quality, plus Spotify and YouTube Premium.
Starlink in Chile: how much the plans and the dish cost
Starlink costs from 37,000 pesos a month in Chile on the Residential Lite plan and 50,000 on Residential; the hardware starts at 89,990 in selected areas. Every plan, the speeds and the first-year cost.
Internet speed in Chile: second-fastest country in the world, and Valparaíso the fastest city
Chile is the country with the second-fastest fixed internet in the world, with a download speed of 393.43 Mbps, behind Singapore. Valparaíso is the number one city. The ranking of 25 countries and 25 cities.
Chile's Olympic medals: all 15 in history, by sport and by Games
Chile has won 15 Olympic medals: 3 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze. The full list from Manuel Plaza's silver in 1928 to Francisca Crovetto's gold at Paris 2024, with the ranking by sport.
Minimum wage in Chile: how much it is in 2026 and how it has risen year by year since 1990
Chile's minimum wage has been 553,553 pesos a month since May 2026 and will be adjusted again in January 2027. The year-by-year table since 1990, the raises that added the most purchasing power and the take-home amount.
Inflation in Chile: the ranking of the last 50 years, from 211.9% in 1976 to 0.4% in 2009
Chile's highest-inflation year in half a century was 1976, at 211.9%; the lowest was 2009, at 0.4%. The year-by-year ranking, averages by decade and by government, and where inflation stands in 2026.
Chile's GDP: the growth ranking of the last 50 years, from 11.5% in 1992 to the 1982 collapse
The best year for Chile's economy in half a century was 1992, with growth of 11.5%; the worst was 1982, with a contraction of 11.5%. The year-by-year ranking, averages by decade and by government, GDP per capita and the forecast for 2026.
Unemployment in Chile: the ranking of the last 50 years, from 19.6% in 1982 to 4.4% in 1992
Chile's worst year for unemployment in half a century was 1982, at 19.6%; the best was 1992, at 4.4%. The year-by-year ranking, averages by decade and by government, and where it stands in 2026.
How much does a city councillor earn in Chile? The allowance, how it is set and what it depends on
A councillor in Chile receives a monthly allowance of 7 to 15 UTM, set each year by the council itself. What that means in pesos, the attendance rule and how it compares with other posts.
How much does a mayor earn in Chile? From 4.4 to 9.6 million pesos depending on the municipality
A mayor's salary in Chile depends on the grade of the municipality: in 2024 it ranged from about 4.4 million pesos in small towns to 9.6 million in Santiago. How it is calculated, with examples.
How much does a flight attendant earn in Chile? How pay is made up and what it takes to become one
There is no public pay scale for cabin crew in Chile: income combines base salary, flight activity and per diems. What the aviation authority requires and how long training takes.
How much does a prison officer earn in Chile in 2026? Pay by rank and requirements to apply
A newly graduated prison officer earns 1,169,235 pesos a month before deductions and a senior warrant officer 2,507,753. The 2026 scale by rank and the entry requirements.
How much does the president of Chile earn in 2026? The salary set for the new term
The president of Chile earns about 11 million pesos gross a month since March 2026, roughly 4 million more than in the previous term. Who sets the figure and why it went up.
How much does a member of Congress earn in Chile in 2026? Pay and what it includes
A deputy in Chile receives about 8.24 million pesos gross a month in 2026. What the leaders of each chamber earn, what the allowances are and who sets the amount.
How much does a police officer earn in Chile? Carabineros pay by rank, from recruit to director general
A newly graduated carabinero earns about 829,000 pesos net a month and a senior non-commissioned officer 2.27 million. The pay table by rank for both career paths.
How much does a teacher earn in Chile? The minimum teacher salary and how it rises with the career
The minimum pay for a teacher working 44 hours a week is 936,585 pesos gross. Actual pay depends on the career tier, years of service and qualifications.