Moving to Pucon, Chile
Last updated on Dec 13, 2024
Summary: Moving to Pucon, Chile? Expats talk about what you need to know before moving to Pucon.
Why do people move to Pucon?
When we asked people why foreigners move to Pucon, they responded:
"There is a small group of expats and adoptive expats (Chilean born with US residency) that enjoy the climate, the outdoorsy activities, the healthy food, the relaxed living in Pucon, Chile," commented one expat who moved to Pucon.
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What are medical services in Pucon like?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Pucon, they replied:
"Public healthcare costs 7% of your monthly income for expats residing here. It covers everything including dental and vision. Services are free unless you see a private specialist and then you have a copay that is about 9 dollars to 20 dollars. Doctors visits are thorough and not rushed, anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour. Doctors go to National Universities that are free and only the best graduate so they are the best. Does not depend on how rich your family is, how well connected they are or how well they play football. Medications are delivered to our front door and are free. Ambulances are free, physical therapists come for free, it just prooves that National healthcare not for profit can be afforded by this third world country," replied one expat when asked about moving to Pucon.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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- Will I be able to find a job in Pucon?
- What is life like as an expat in your area?
- What do expats in Pucon appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Pucon?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Pucon accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Pucon like?
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- What are medical services in Pucon like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Pucon?
- What are emergency services like in Pucon?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Pucon?
- How are local medical facilities in Pucon?
- As a foreigner living in Pucon, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?