Chile vs Colombia

Between the two, Colombia is cheaper — $1,275/mo vs $1,722/mo. Chile is pricier than 14 of 15 Latin America countries; Colombia is cheaper than 8 of 15 Latin America countries.

Between the two, Chile is safer — 2.0/5 vs 1.0/5. Chile is safer than 12 of 15 Latin America countries; Colombia is less safe than 9 of 15 Latin America countries.

Between the two, Chile scores higher on mobility — 2.6/5 vs 2.6/5. Chile is easier to get around than 12 of 15 Latin America countries; Colombia is easier to get around than 11 of 15 Latin America countries.

Between the two, Chile scores higher on culture — 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5. Chile is richer in culture than 11 of 15 Latin America countries; Colombia is richer in culture than 8 of 15 Latin America countries.

Chile's passport reaches 108 destinations visa-free to Colombia's 72 — Chile opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Between the two, Colombia is better connected — 92M passengers/yr vs 36M passengers/yr. Chile is busier than 47 of 87 countries worldwide; Colombia is busier than 65 of 87 countries worldwide. Chile sees ~2 air passengers per resident a year; Colombia sees ~2 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Chile runs -2°C to 31°C for most people; Colombia runs 15°C to 28°C for most people. Punta Arenas runs colder, at -19°C; Ipiales runs colder, at 6°C and Planeta Rica runs hotter, at 41°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.