How comfortable will you feel in this country as a resident? Can you get used to a new culture, people's habits, traditions? These doubts are universal when moving to any country in the world and absolutely nothing changes from the choice of destination: Santiago, Cape Town or Hong Kong, you will have to look for answers to these questions.

Ideal if you are in love with the country you are going to. But here, how lucky. My relationship with Chile can be characterized by deep sympathy and affection, which appears when you start looking at another objectively, with all its shortcomings and virtues. I look at Chile soberly, I've never had the romantic dazzle of a newcomer when everything seems velvet and rosy.

Perceptions of Chile

As a rule, nothing is known about Chile. All representations are very stereotypical and vague. Chile seemed to me a country of prairies and gauchos, like Borges, and vineyards. The performance was vague, but positive. Later I realized that I imagined the northern Argentinean Patagonia. But coincided with the vineyards.

Chile has nothing to do with jungles, coconut trees, anacondas and Caribbean beaches. The north of Chile is a dry pre-desert zone, and the further south from the capital, the colder it becomes, but greener; in the south, volcanoes, lakes, forests and fjords rule the roost. The country stretches along the coast, but the ocean is icy almost everywhere due to strong currents.

Universal scale plus life in Santiago is the proximity to the mountains and the ocean.

Moscow-Santiago

Chile is a small country with a rather conservative way of life. As well as life in Russia, I can only seriously judge by my life in Moscow, the same thing with Chile - I live in Santiago, and I have exclusively metropolitan criteria by which I can evaluate the country.

In Santiago, after Moscow, I miss the active rhythm of the life of the city and its inhabitants. Of course, this is a much smaller city both in area and in the number of inhabitants (7 million). On Sunday, almost all cafes and restaurants are closed, in the business part of the city even Starbucks is closed.

Weekend and empty city

Sunday is considered a day to spend with family or do nothing. There is even a saying “domingo –fomingo”, which plays on the words Sunday and boredom.

Diversity

Also disappointing is the limited selection of products. In Moscow, you get used to the fact that literally everything can be bought on the Internet with next day delivery. You can also choose from the whole variety of stores, including virtual ones, in Santiago, on the other hand, there is less demand and the high cost of imported goods.

Once we were looking for yarn from alpaca wool, the original inhabitant of the Andes. It seemed quite natural that in Chile there should be an abundance of such yarn, if not local, then at least Peruvian production. But no. The choice is limited to five colors of poorly processed material. Although there are quite a few shops with yarn, the bulk of the product is acrylic. I had to buy in Moscow, in an online store with a huge selection and amazing quality, Peruvian, by the way, production.

Climatic features of Chile

Pleased with the quantity sunny days a year, most of them in the calendar. Even in winter and autumn. But there is also a fly in the ointment - strong temperature drops (up to 20 degrees), it is impossible to go out in the same clothes in the early morning, it is impossible to stay in it day and night.

Heating

Central heating in Santiago is only theoretically available, but it is too expensive, so few people turn it on. They are saved by a variety of heaters: gas, paraffin, electric. Understanding the essence of the problem is difficult until you feel it yourself.

Climate features

It would seem that Moscow is even colder. But imagine winter plus 10 in a hollow city, surrounded on all sides by mountains, which, moreover, receives precipitation from the ocean. I compare by clothes: what I wore in Moscow with a slight minus, here I wear at +10. And late at night I'm still cold. In addition, you always know that even in cold weather you can run to your home, office, car or subway. In Santiago, the temperature is often the same outside and indoors.

Smog

In winter, the geographical location of Santiago - a city in the ring of mountains - leads to smog. Last year, the city was suffocated by smog for several weeks. They often impose restrictions on the circulation of cars around the city by numbers (cars with numbers for 2 do not leave on Monday, on Wednesday for 5, etc.).

Earthquakes

Just last week there was a shock with a magnitude of 6.5, to be honest, I overslept it, and, as usual, I learned about it only in the morning from the news (for comparison, a shock of the same magnitude a couple of days ago in Japan caused a disaster, and 7.5 completely destroyed Nepal last year). If you want to live in an earthquake-resistant country with peace of mind, then you are in Chile. Earthquakes of even large magnitude are felt here as a second vibration, as if a subway car has passed underground. No objects falling from the shelves and giant cracks in the roads like in disaster films.

All buildings in Chile are built to strict earthquake resistance standards, perhaps one of the secrets of such well-being. Any Chilean will tell you that the walls must be plastic and move in time with the vibrations of the earth. But the most interesting thing is the reaction of the Chileans themselves to earthquakes - they love to flaunt the fact that they didn’t even notice the shock, or, if they noticed, then “as they drank, they continued to drink.”

Wine

By the way, about the last one. Chileans drink quite a lot. Of course, red Chilean wine. Most often, the choice falls on Cabernet Sauvignon, white - Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. On any holidays, you barely have time to notice how the bottles of dry red replace each other. In Chile, there is a real cult of national wine production, and this must be reckoned with. I can now even master two glasses of wine in an evening, which was completely impossible before, and I have become better versed in wines. At the same time, young people prefer pisco with cola.

Most stable

Although the economy has slowed down, in comparison with most of its neighbors on the continent, Chile really differs in a number of indicators:

- low crime rate (no kidnappings and other passions, more and more for annoying little things, in the manner of stealing bags and phones);

Low corruption;

- stability.

Moving to Chile also means accepting high prices. Prices in supermarkets and shops for many goods differ little from Russian prices. It's good that in Chile most of the food is nationally produced, from vegetables to cheeses. By the way, the Chilean will always patriotically prefer his own, native. Except for meat. Beef of national origin is often more expensive than a quality analogue from Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina.

Food in Chile

A huge love for sodas, which often replace water, is combined with a habit of eating huge amounts of white bread, meat, and local flour dishes like empanada or sopapilla patties. The passion for bread and cola is rivaled only by a tender affection for mayonnaise. Among the favorite sweets, boiled condensed milk dulce de leche is in the lead; this product is added to most sweets - from cakes to hastily concocted magdalene. Moving to Chile did not alleviate my bewilderment at the sight of traditional Ligurian sweets and the like.

About meat

Barbecue, which in Chile is called asado, can be called a local religion. At any holiday, a meeting of friends at someone's house, there will always be an asado. Chileans consume the most meat per capita, and they never bother - they do not marinate the meat, they do not prepare sauces for it. So they say: "Good meat is useless." But it is possible to buy all year round vegetables and fruits (except exotic bananas and mangoes) of local production. I always bring home to Moscow an amazing local avocado, because you can’t find such ones in stores. Plus, Chile grows a lot of superfoods like chia seeds, so it's easy to stick to a balanced diet here. It would be a wish!

Easy breath

On holidays, the host of the celebration will never bother with ready-made dishes, the Chilean solves the problem of preparations simply - he goes and buys carrot sticks, semi-finished pies, liters of cola, a mountain of chips and the like. For a Sunday lunch with the family, a Chilean hostess might venture into a dish like fried fish with rice. Chileans (may they forgive me) rarely cook well, even mothers and grandmothers of older generations, and even less often set themselves such a task. It is already significant that in the evening families do not have a full dinner, as a rule, it is replaced with an onse afternoon snack, which consists of sandwiches with ham, cheese, optionally with mayonnaise and avocado. By the way, small Chilean avocados Hass the color of a ripe eggplant is already quite a reason to think about moving to Chile.

Pedestrians cross roads without even looking to the sides, cyclists calmly occupy the lane of an already narrow carriageway when there is a bike path nearby - because in the country the absolute priority of the first and second at the legislative and public level over poor motorists, this sits in their subcortex.

Chileans are generally about slow life. They are not in a hurry, they talk about the same thing for a long time, they chronically forget what they promised, they don’t leave the house on weekends, as it’s a family day, and if they come to visit, they stay until dawn, until they get drunk.

In speech and even advertising slogans, the verb disfrutar (Spanish to enjoy) is very often used. All you hear is - enjoy the trip, tea, time spent, whatever. A small nuance, but it seems very eloquent to me. So if you are planning a move to Chile, I advise you to start with meditation.

social hierarchy

Still in Chile is very strong hierarchical structure society. There is even an official division of people into social classes spelled out. Here it is customary to close oneself in one’s circles, and cases about “I made myself” are quite rare, since almost everything is asked from childhood - in what area did you grow up, to such a school, and then you will go to college, this will be your circle of friends and career growth . And the whole system in Chile is built in such a way that a person is born and lives in the same social class. For example, the second question asked by a Chilean when meeting is traditionally about “what area do you live in and what university did you go to”, although this is not always asked of foreigners for obvious reasons.

Moving to Chile came as a shock to me in this regard, that in society there is a conditional division according to outward signs(color of skin, hair, etc.) among the citizens of the country themselves. No one talks about it out loud, but it is very clearly visible. They say that in other countries Latin America everything is much worse in this matter - yet Chile has a huge percentage of the population with European roots, second only to Argentina.

Communal

Moving to Chile also has its financial pitfalls. If you live in a modern high-rise building, then an avalanche of utility bills goes to pay general bills aimed at maintaining the house - from cleaning the pool to the salary of concierges. This also includes the obligatory gym, swimming pool and parking in the houses. But the house is always clean, and it is difficult for an outsider to get into the house due to the fence and strict concierges, who perform a non-decorative function at all, which was a curiosity at first.

ceremonial

Moving to Chile made me more tolerant of otherness, but the rejection of some details remained. I still don't like the Chileans' inability to say no, especially in business matters. They will evade and ignore, but they will never say a polite and reasoned “no, it doesn’t suit us.” According to the logic of the locals, it’s better to ignore you in the hope that you will understand everything anyway.

In the area

A pleasant plus of life in Santiago for me was the very concept of barrio life. This is when you leave the house and wander between neat houses with cozy gardens. In some areas high-rise buildings crowd out the houses, but never completely. New little cafes, tiny yoga studios, shops are constantly opening in Santiago, all this is pleasing to the eye and breathes life into the city. Around one corner the Germans are baking bread, around the other corner the Brazilians are selling acai. I have a huge number of familiar foreigners - both Latin Americans and Europeans. It's a plus the size of the world, for which I appreciate the move to Chile. In Moscow, I did not even notice how few foreigners live here.

Country geography

Of the huge, universal scale, pluses of life in Chile - the proximity of the mountains and the ocean. But if the ocean is only teasing, because it is very cold, then the mountains are different. You can wake up on Saturday and in half an hour already climb the next hill, the local passion for trekking captures. Or go to one of the many national parks in the south for the weekend with a tent. By the way, to see the fabulous nature, it is not at all necessary to go to or. At a distance, the choice is already huge.

About the advantages of moving in general

Every day tests you for adherence to habitual foundations. There is an opportunity to look from the outside at all the usual stereotypes, habits and prejudices with which he grew up; weed out the unnecessary and leave the useful. At the same time, you stop judging the habits of another country. Largely because you begin to understand that much is due not to the harmfulness of the locals, but to a different environment and culture. And moving is a great opportunity to get to know them.

A detailed account of my move and life in Chile is in the book "What is Chile"

A story about moving to Chile and impressions of life in Santiago was last modified: December 12th, 2018 by Anastasia Polosina

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Earlier I wrote about what in this country gives me positive emotions:
1) Lack of bureaucracy
2) Sincere benevolence of most people
3)
4) Infrastructure

Today I will talk about what really infuriates me in this country.

1) The most important local plug is the banking system. As long as you are a tourist, you are powerless. There are three types of accounts in Chile: Cuenta Rut - the account is opened on the basis of the local analogue of the TIN. It is only possible to deposit and withdraw money from it,
Cuenta Vista - a full-fledged bank account with Internet banking, the ability to make interbank transfers,
Cuenta Corriente is an account with a credit limit.

So the last two will be opened to you only if you have permanent residence and a work contract. And this is a year and a half from the moment of arrival. Until you have these accounts, banks will not provide the opportunity to use a safe deposit box, will not issue an international bank card, will not open a brokerage account. They won't even accept an elementary deposit for 1,3,6... months. These services are only for account holders with a credit limit. You don't want to take out a loan? The bank doesn't need you! Basic services are not available to you.

For all local cards, the cash withdrawal limit is 200,000 pesos per day (22,000 rubles).

In Chile, there are no ATMs that dispense dollars / euros - only pesos. Do you have a Russian dollar card and need dollars? You withdraw pesos, go to the exchange office, change pesos for dollars. Do you have dollars and want to transfer them to Russia on a dollar card? Western Union will accept dollars from you, convert them into pesos, send pesos to Russia, a Russian bank will convert pesos back into dollars. Losses 8-10%%
You can use the international SWIFT transfer in a large bank. In this case, there will be no conversion through pesos, but get ready to provide ideal banknotes: with damaged edges, stamps, pen marks, you will not be accepted. Why? There is only one answer to all: "The policy of the bank. Adios."

2) Chilean driving style. Santiago has a well-developed bus system, which does not reduce number of taxis. There are many routes, quite frequent running and dedicated lanes. But here are the dedicated lanes on the other side and a minus - bus drivers start from stops, pressing the gas into the floor, and then stop also desperately pressing the brakes. Together with the roads paved in the center with reinforced concrete slabs, the bus ride turns into a roller coaster, especially if you ride standing up.

3) Problems with rental housing. The locals simply don't understand what a short-term lease is. All, including most agencies, offer contracts for at least one year. The newly minted minrants are left with either

Stories about residents of Krasnoyarsk who decided to drastically change their lives - to go to another country, find work, housing there. In the summer of 2011, 21% of the country's population was thinking about emigration. For comparison - 20 years ago there were only 5%. According to VTsIOM, one-fifth of the Russian population who want to “get out” are mostly highly educated young people.

Many people in Krasnoyarsk know them. Here they have relatives and friends. But they chose to leave. Online conversation. 10 questions. Alexander Sysoev. Krasnoyarsk - Santiago.

Do I need to prepare for a move? Or is an impulsive decision the only way to leave with a 100% probability?

For starters, of course, there must be an idea. You definitely need to prepare, for example, in Chile there is not much to do without knowing Spanish. Therefore, the first thing you need to spend the lion's share of time in preparation is to learn the language. It is also necessary to study the culture, history, features of the country where you are going to leave, economic situation and demand for your profession. Much depends on what funds you have at your disposal, and, based on their volume and the remoteness of the country from your home, build a relocation plan, go on reconnaissance. In my case, there was very little money, so the question was this: if everything suits me and fate is favorable to me, I stay, if not, I return. The main thing is not to burn bridges behind you! I met families in Chile who sold everything in their country and came here with their children in search of a better life, but not bothering to learn a single foreign language and break through the situation. The bottom line is that no one needs them here, there is nowhere to return, and even the compatriots themselves strive to throw them away.

How was it in your case?

I ended up in Chile because of a click in my head, after which it became clear as day that it was time to change something. You know, it's like suddenly waking up and realizing that there are specific dreams and disinterested interests, and that it's time to emerge from the champing swamp, just take a big step forward. Just then we agreed in thoughts with my friend Eugene and decided to “blame”. At that very moment, visas for Russians to Chile were canceled, and there are mountains, an ocean, rocks, a completely different perception and standard of living ... We arrived in Santiago at the beginning of summer. The city met us with clear skies and warm, vanilla-scented air. Thoughts were confused, a feeling of fear of the unknown was mixed with strong euphoria, and, of course, in those days there could be no question of any objective assessment. Just think, guys from Siberia on the other side of the earth! As we got used to it, we got an impression of this country. To a greater extent, this applies to Santiago, since after a certain period (about 3 months) the money that I took for life ran out.

Moving abroad in your case is going there? Or leave here?

In my case, moving is going somewhere to shake up a stagnant brain, start thinking again, move to another level and push boundaries. I needed a shake-up, a push to wake up. Living outside of the comfort level outlined is the most rewarding experience and the most fun way to achieve it.

Why this particular country?

I can't really explain here. At first, Argentina was in the plans, the real Andes, Patagonia and nature in general beckoned, then visas to Chile were canceled, which, according to economic indicators won against Argentina (and now its superiority is not discussed at all). Well, South America is still virgin land, not spoiled by the invasion of Russian tourists.

How long have you been living in Chile? Have you thought about returning to Russia?

I have been living in Chile for a year and a half. Thoughts of returning arose only at the very beginning, when I really did not understand anything and panicked. Now I just want to come to Krasnoyarsk, to my family and friends. I'm bored, I won't hide it.

Five biggest differences between Russia and your new country?

mentality. Slowness, turning into optional. Andes, ocean. Career opportunities.

Is it difficult to find a job/accommodation?

The first month in Chile, we generally lived in. In search of permanent housing, we were helped by a friend from Uruguay, with whom every evening they called up advertisements for renting apartments. As a result, anyway, the first apartment had to be rented through an agency, since we were in the status of tourists. Further, in order to rent a house, you need a good permanent salary, a work contract, a guarantor and Good friends, which will help to crank it all out.

With work, in fact, everything is simple, as elsewhere. When there was absolutely nothing to live on, I sent my resume to all companies in the field, both Chilean and international, and began to wait, while simultaneously trying to develop my project. I waited a very long time, more than a month passed between sending my resume and receiving the first answer, since my Spanish is lame, I did not call and go to companies, although I think in some cases it is still worth doing. While waiting, he worked in a warehouse. As a result, I waited, passed the interview, and I was accepted. But without the help of my girlfriend, who constantly supported and motivated me, I don’t even know how I would have endured all this! I must admit that I ended up with a very good Chilean game development firm for Android and iPhone. The team consists of really cool developers with good knowledge of English, which allows me to communicate at the level. I used to work as a programmer in Russia, but I never worked on game development, now I got involved and I think that there would be a base, namely, basic knowledge is checked at an interview, then the rest will come with time. It is easy and pleasant to work in such a team, the atmosphere reigns to match - playful and relaxed. You can easily catch a foam bullet in the head from an air gun - this is such office humor. But an office is an office, I believe that this is a temporary necessary measure.

When leaving Russia, what/who was the hardest thing to say goodbye to?

With relatives and friends, Pillars and Siberian nature, in general, with the "home".

The economy of your life in a new country: more / less salary, more / less spending. Has it become easier to live in terms of money?

Compared to Krasnoyarsk, I began to earn more and feel calmer. Expenses have become a little more than in Russia, but this is offset by good earnings.

Do you feel like a stranger in a new country?

Yes! And I don’t think it’s possible to feel completely at home in another country. People here are absolutely not like us. They are kind, curious, cheerful, open, musical and hospitable - this is one of the pluses. Cons of the Chileans: insecure, manipulative, cunning, ill-mannered. But this is my very subjective assessment. Everything here is very slow, you have to get used to it. In Chile, you can feel the huge influence of the United States: from culture to the navy. The economy is growing stronger, the standard of living is rising, people, struggling with their national conservatism, eagerly accept the novelties of the market. It's hard to imagine, but 200 years ago, before the Conquista, Indian tribes lived here. They were and still are faced with the difficult task of accepting and mastering in two centuries what the leading countries took much longer to achieve. But in general, Chile for a Russian Siberian is positive and surreal ( laughs). And, of course, great opportunities, beautiful colonial architecture, diversity natural areas, flora and fauna. To sum up, in Chile I am a guest who, in most cases, is welcome.

Diana Shatalova,
Photo by Alexander Sysoev

Before the game Chile-Spain (2:0), Chilean pornographic actress Marlene Doll promised to hold a 16-hour sex marathon if her team won. Sovsport.ru recalls what other promises were made and by whom during the World Championships.

Argentine model wanted to run naked with Diego Maradona

In 2010, the head coach of the Argentine national team, Diego Maradona, said that he would run naked around the giant obelisk in the center of Bueno Aires if his team won the tournament. Having learned about the words of the great Argentinean, his compatriot, model Luciana Salazar, promised to run with him. The opportunity to see such a movie did not help the Argentinean footballers, who lost devastatingly to Germany in the quarter-finals - 0:4.

Enrique Iglesias rides naked on water skis

Spaniard Enrique Eglesias: “If Spain wins, I will get drunk and water ski naked in Biscayne Bay. We did this when we were kids." Unfortunately for him, none of the models expressed a desire to keep him company. However, this did not prevent him from keeping his promise after the victory of the Spanish team at the 2010 World Cup. He went water skiing at night, and therefore there were few spectators, and the quality of the video posted on the Internet leaves much to be desired.

The host of the weather forecast decided to show her body live

Doria Tillet is a French weather forecaster on Canal+. After losing the French team to the Ukrainians (0:2) in the first play-off for the right to play at the 2014 World Cup, she promised to undress live if the French could still be stronger in the sum of two matches.

After the victory of the French team in the second leg (3:0), millions of people turned on the news. But instead of taking off her clothes live, Doria released a video filmed in the suburbs of the French capital, in which she runs across the field in the vicinity of Poil completely naked. Many viewers considered the video to be a pathetic stunt.

Interestingly, when the score in the return match became 2:0, Doriya wrote on her Twitter page: “2:0 in favor of France. I'm starting to get nervous". The girl knows how to keep in suspense!

Vasily Utkin will not change his image only if the Russian team loses in the 1/8 finals

If the Russian team does not leave the group, the well-known commentator will cut his hair bald right on the air. If our team manages to reach the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup, the commentator will make up and make a perm, as Fyodor Cherenkov once did. He wrote about this on his Twitter.

Furthermore. Considering your curiosity... If Russia does NOT make it out of the group, I will cut my hair bald on the air. Live.

Vasily Utkin (@radioutkin)

Education in Chile in 2019 is one of the best in South America. The standard of living in this country also compares favorably with many of its neighbors on the continent. For Russian and Ukrainian tourists, you can safely stay in the country for 30 days during one trip.

Despite the fact that in society Chile has gained fame as a very unkind and undeveloped country, education in Chile has enough high level. Chile is a country with a unique education system. In this state, in 2019, a voucher system operates, which involves the financing of educational institutions from the state budget. Moreover, funding is provided to both public schools and private schools.

Education in Chile reaches a fairly high level among other countries. The literacy rate in this state is 95%. The remaining 5% do not receive education solely on the basis of personal wishes and needs.

The Chilean education system is divided into several types, such as:

1. Preschool level.
2. Basic education.
3. Next step.
4. Higher education.

Each type is regulated by different authorities. Higher education is subordinated to the educational council, and the first three types are controlled by the Ministry of Education.

Pre-school education means the upbringing of children up to the age of six. It is not required by law. The decision to receive it by a child is made solely by his parents.

The preschool level is divided into two groups:

1. Manger.
2. Children's.

The first is for children under the age of two. Education of this type in Chile can be started quite early. The nursery accepts children from the age of three months.

In the children's group, basic training is carried out in the main areas.
Basic education is compulsory for children who have reached the age of six. It is at this age that they first go to school. Children go to school a basic level of training in core subjects. The term of study is eight years. This level of education is divided into two subgroups by age, such as:

1. Six to ten years old.
2. Ten to fourteen years old.

The next stage of education lasts four years. It is a preparation for entry into higher educational institutions, which include colleges. Such institutions train children in a narrow specialization chosen by the child himself.

The next level is also compulsory for Chilean children. Government provides for the education of even low-income children. Every year, the Ministry of Education of Chile finances educational institutions.

Higher education in Chile provides for three stages of study, such as:

1. Training Center.
2. Professional institute.
3. University.

Centers vocational training are institutions aimed at training specialists in a particular field. After graduating like this Educational establishment, the child already has a certain specialty, in which he will be able to get a job in the future. The term of study in the centers is two years.

If the child plans to continue his education further, he can enter professional institutes. Upon completion of this educational institution awarded the title of technician of the highest qualification. Only after completing this stage, the child has the opportunity to study at universities.

University is final stage in the education of the child. It provides the opportunity to receive three degrees of education, such as:

1. Undergraduate.
2. Master's degree.
3. Doctor degree.

Higher education in Chile is quite expensive, so not all citizens of this country can afford it. In connection with this situation, the government of the country provided for the creation of a system of loans for education.

Also, if the child during the passage school course studied well, free education is provided for him with the payment of a monthly stipend.

The medicine

Chile is known not only for its official, but also for traditional medicine. Most of the tourists who visited this country prefer folk methods of treating various diseases.
Despite the fact that traditional medicine has gained quite a lot of popularity, official medicine in Chile is also at a very decent level.

In the country you can find both public medical institutions and private ones. But private ones are much more common than municipal ones.

The medical system provides for the possibility of insurance, both in private clinics and in public ones. This choice is provided for different segments of the population with different incomes. The fee for medical insurance in a private clinic is several times higher than in a public one.
The level of medical care in this country is quite high. You do not need to take a referral from a local doctor to see a doctor. Just go to the medical government agency by actual place of residence.

The pharmaceutical industry in Chile is also highly developed. In this country, pharmacies are located close enough to each other, so it is not a problem for tourists to find them. Most of the pharmacy kiosks operate around the clock.

Despite the fact that life in this country is relatively inexpensive in 2019, the cost of medical care is striking in its high cost. For one appointment with a doctor, you can pay within seventy US dollars, and an examination on an X-ray machine will cost twenty dollars.

Staying for inpatient treatment in a state clinic will cost a Chilean citizen two thousand dollars. This amount includes not only consultations of medical professionals and patient care, but also the cost of the medicines.

traditional medicine

Chile is very popular for its traditional healers and medicine men. All traditional medicine recipes were invented many years ago. This type of medicine has gained popularity not only among the citizens of this state, but also among tourists, including Russians and Ukrainians.

According to the legislation, all traditional healers must obtain a license to carry out this type of activity without fail. But in practice, not everyone has such a document.

With the help of folk methods, diseases such as:

1. Elevated cholesterol.
2. Otitis.
3. Flu.
4. Prostatitis.
5. Hypertension.
6. Problems with the human skeletal system.
7. Indigestion and many others.

Folk healers are not trained in this type of activity. There are no universities in the country that would offer such education. All knowledge regarding folk methods of treatment is passed down from generation to generation. Therefore, most traditional healers are hereditary healers.

Prices

Prices in Chile in 2019 are relatively low compared to European countries, but also quite high compared to countries in South America. Therefore, life in this country cannot be called relatively inexpensive for.

The national currency of this state is the Chilean peso. The table shows prices in Chile for basic products and services. For comparison, prices are also presented in the national currency of Russia (rubles).

The average cost of one pack of cigarettes is 1900 pesos. This is about 110 rubles. The cost of gasoline for 1 liter is 40 pesos.