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Ultimate Guide to Start Airbnb in Chile. Rules, Startup Cost, Profitability and Statistics.

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Quick Airbnb Statistics and Facts


All statistics below is collected and processed from Airbtics, unless specified otherwise. The observation period is between 2023 October to 2024 September.



  • There are 77,998 active listings in Chile.
  • The city with the most number of Airbnb Listings in Chile is Santiago with 8,797.
  • The average occupancy rate of an Airbnb listing in Chile is 46%.
  • A typical listing charges CLP55,859 per night excluding service charge and cleaning fees.
  • The average income of Airbnb host is CLP9,332,311 per listing per year.
  • Startup cost: It costs around CLP1,668,682 to start an Airbnb listing. The major costs are to furnish bedrooms and living room.


How to start an Airbnb in Chile?



Short-term rental rules & regulations in Chile


For regulations, refer to Responsible Airbnb Hosting in Chile.



How much does it cost to start an Airbnb in Chile?


Bedroom 1


In order for you to furnish a room like below, it'll cost you around CLP1,668,682 per bedroom.


bedroom
Mattress and bedframe Bedroom CLP236,692
Wardrobe Bedroom CLP189,354
Desk Bedroom CLP47,338
Desk chair Bedroom CLP23,669
Lighting Bedroom CLP47,338
Decorative Bedroom CLP47,338
Curtains Bedroom CLP23,669
Total Bedroom CLP615,400


Living room


For living room, it'll cost you around CLP2,347,989 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


livingroom
Sofa Living room CLP236,692
Dining table and chairs Living room CLP142,015
Coffee table Living room CLP23,669
Coffee machine Living room CLP47,338
Microwave Living room CLP47,338
Laundry Living room CLP236,692
Total Living room CLP733,746


Other costs


For living room, it'll cost you around CLP1,668,682 and this'll include dining table set for 4 people.


Finally, you need to budget for various supplies like towels. You may also need smart lock for self-checkin. This'll add another CLP319,534.

Towels Other CLP47,338
Pillows Other CLP47,338
Blankets Other CLP47,338
Smart lock Other CLP71,007
Security camera Other CLP47,338
Labour cost Other CLP59,173
Total Other CLP319,534


Total startup cost for 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms


Number of Bedrooms Total Furnishing Cost
1 Bd Startup Cost CLP1,668,682
2 Bd Startup Cost CLP2,347,989
3 Bd Startup Cost CLP2,963,390


Is it profitable to start an Airbnb in Chile?


The average host in the UK earns CLP9,332,311 per year. Here are the 3 cities with the most number of Airbnb listings. See the full list of 6 cities here.


Santiago


  • Market Score: 6
  • Revenue: CLP9,978,955
  • Average Daily Rate: CLP42,604
  • Occupancy Rate: 65%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Viña del mar


  • Market Score: 5
  • Revenue: CLP9,452,551
  • Average Daily Rate: CLP61,540
  • Occupancy Rate: 42%
  • Regulations: Lenient


Viña del mar


  • Market Score: 4
  • Revenue: CLP10,662,523
  • Average Daily Rate: CLP66,273
  • Occupancy Rate: 43%
  • Regulations: Lenient




Useful resources


Here are some of the useful resources for you to get started.


Complete list of on-going host expenses: https://airbtics.com/complete-list-of-airbnb-host-expenses/