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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Chile

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Chile by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Mexico vs. Chile - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 160% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

5 797.4 mi
3 998.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, with a population of about 8 851 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

8 851 080 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

Mexico vs. Chile - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 79.6 years in Chile.

76.9 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 35.5 years in Chile.

29.3 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.68% in Chile.

1.04%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 96.4% in Chile.

95.2%
96.4%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Chile the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Chile, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 60/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Chile: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, L).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, L

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Chile has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Chile - January, February, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B40 USD - 50 USD
T86 USD - 112 USD

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