InterNations - A Place for Germans in Santiago de Chile

Grüß Gott to all of our Germans in Santiago de Chile! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Santiago de Chile? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. which bars in Santiago de Chile will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for roast pork with Knödel?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Santiago de Chile. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of German expats, coming from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and all regions of Germany.

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Mathias Döringer

Mathias Döringer

Before moving to Santiago de Chile I joined the InterNations community and got useful hints regarding housing and business.

Emma Willems

Emma Willems

When I first came to Santiago de Chile I didn´t know one anyone. On InterNations I found many expat friends in the same situation.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Santiago De Chile

33,545
members in Santiago De Chile
787
German members
37
monthly events
2,262
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Germans at our events in Santiago de Chile

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Germans in Santiago de Chile.

InterNations Santiago - December Newcomers Event
InterNations Santiago - December Newcomers Event
Are you new to InterNations or already an Albatross or basic member? Come join us and get to know new friends this December 2025! We are excited to invite you to our December Newcomers' Event at D’ Gang Club Restaurant!! D’ Gang is located only a short distance from Tobalaba metro station. Join
Are you new to InterNations or already an Albatross or basic member? Come join us and get to know new friends this December 2025! We are excited to invite you to our December Newcomers' Event at D’ Gang Club Restaurant!! D’ Gang is located only a short distance from Tobalaba metro station. Join
Let's Enjoy a Christmas Classic 🎄🎅🏽
Let's Enjoy a Christmas Classic 🎄🎅🏽
The Nutcracker is the most-watched ballet in the world, a piece that transcends generations. The BALLET TEATRO NESCAFÉ DE LAS ARTES version promises to revive all the magic of this Christmas classic, with a visually dazzling staging and the unmistakable score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. More infor
The Nutcracker is the most-watched ballet in the world, a piece that transcends generations. The BALLET TEATRO NESCAFÉ DE LAS ARTES version promises to revive all the magic of this Christmas classic, with a visually dazzling staging and the unmistakable score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. More infor
Are You a Beatles Fan?
Are You a Beatles Fan?
Let’s get together and enjoy Los Mundogs, a fantastic Beatles tribute band performing live on Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 PM in Ñuñoa (Casa Estudio Rockaxis). @losmundogs in Instagram Tickets: $5.000 presale / $7.000 general on PortalTickets. https://portaldisc.com/evento/losmundogs20diciem
Let’s get together and enjoy Los Mundogs, a fantastic Beatles tribute band performing live on Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 PM in Ñuñoa (Casa Estudio Rockaxis). @losmundogs in Instagram Tickets: $5.000 presale / $7.000 general on PortalTickets. https://portaldisc.com/evento/losmundogs20diciem
InterNations Santiago - Closing 2025 & Jenga Competition @Furo
Dear friends, it is a pleasure to invite you to our last official InterNations event of the year: The 2025 Closing Ceremony and Jenga Tournament at Furo. We are pleased to announce that we have a special discount price (see below, PREPAID). On Saturday the 27th, we will celebrate the end of 2025
Dear friends, it is a pleasure to invite you to our last official InterNations event of the year: The 2025 Closing Ceremony and Jenga Tournament at Furo. We are pleased to announce that we have a special discount price (see below, PREPAID). On Saturday the 27th, we will celebrate the end of 2025

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Why German expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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What Germans enjoy about living in Santiago de Chile

We have prepared a list of quotes from our German members, where they have shared their positive and negative opinions about expat life in Santiago de Chile. Let's begin with the positives.

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It is a very, very beautiful and diverse country to explore.
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I really enjoy the great work environment in Santiago de Chile.
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I absolutely love the climate in Santiago de Chile.
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In Santiago de Chile you are able to solve anything with friendliness. I really appreciate that.
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I really enjoy the great work environment in Santiago de Chile.
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What Germans don't enjoy about expat life in Santiago de Chile

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Some people can be quite distant and reserved.
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Everything is very expensive here.
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People are not very open minded, it's hard to make local friends and salaries are low...
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A significant downside is the socioeconomic inequality and social injustice.
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I struggle with friends being not so “proactive”, the frequency of seeing friends is quite low.
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Wellness & Yoga Group
Wellness & Yoga Group
German Culture Group
German Culture Group

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German Expats in Santiago de Chile Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in Santiago de Chile exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The Greater Santiago area can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Santiago de Chile’s German expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in Santiago de Chile.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Santiago de Chile to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Germans in Santiago de Chile at Our Events

Our community in Santiago de Chile is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Santiago de Chile’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other German expats to explore the world-famous Pan-American Highway. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Germany in your local community as well as Germans in Chile nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Germans living in Santiago de Chile!

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