Chile
La Serena
#5 Top 5 cities
La Serena is a pleasant coastal option with a calmer pace and decent long-stay livability, though work opportunities are narrower.
Country overview
Population
154Β 521
Year-round temperatures
Day: 16°C aΕΎ 25°C
Night: 8°C aΕΎ 15°C
Climate
A drier sunny coastal climate with mild winters and few major temperature extremes.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
6/10
La Serena is comparatively calm, but theft, robbery and seasonal crowding remain relevant in central, beach and transport areas; routine urban precautions are still necessary.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
La Serena faces strong earthquake and tsunami exposure, while drought, extreme heat and occasional coastal or river flooding add further risk; evacuation awareness is essential near the shore.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π©πͺGermans
- π¨π¦Canadians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Lower living costs
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βSmaller expat scene