8. La Serena
IM Score: 19
Rent Cost: $530
Hospital to Population Ratio: 198,163
Flight to U.S. Cost: $877
Quality of Urban Life Index Rank: 19
Just like with the first entry on our list of best places to retire in Chile, we managed to find just one regional hospital in La Serena. But, the city has its perks, being ranked in the top 20 of Chilean cities with the best quality of urban life index. La Serena and the surrounding area represent one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, seeing more than 30% increase in population from 1992 to 2002. Being the second oldest city in Chile, La Serena has an important historical, and cultural significance and its unique and appealing architecture made it one of the top touristic destinations in the country. That, and the beautiful beaches of course.
