Where to Buy Affordable Home Goods in Santiago:
An Expat Friendly Guide
Moving to Santiago is exciting, but starting with zero furniture can feel daunting. After relocating from San Francisco with just three suitcases, we learned where to shop smart, what to buy first, and how to furnish a stylish home in Chile without overspending.
TLDR
Most unfurnished apartments in Chile do not include a fridge or washer
Black Friday deals in Chile can save you hundreds on appliances and furniture
Avenida Kennedy near Parque Arauco lets you shop multiple major stores in one trip
Department stores and home chains offer great quality if you shop sales
Falabella
Falabella is one of the most popular department stores in Chile and is similar to Macy’s in the United States. You can find everything from clothing to electronics, and the home section is especially strong during sales.
This is our top recommendation for large appliances. We purchased a double-door LG refrigerator for around $400! Most unfurnished apartments in Chile do not include a refrigerator, so this is usually one of the first purchases you will make.
Falabella also sells washer and dryer combo units, which are common in Santiago apartments with limited space. While they are not as fast as standalone dryers, they work well if you plan ahead. We mostly use a drying rack on our patio and have had no issues. Laundromats in Chile are surprisingly expensive, so having a washer at home is worth it.
For smaller items, Falabella’s in-house brand Wurden is reliable and affordable. We own multiple Wurden items, including a kettle, toaster, cordless vacuum, and garment steamer. If you buy the extended warranty, exchanges are handled directly in-store, which isn’t always the case. Depending on the maufacturer they sometimes have to send it to a technician and wait up to 15 days before they can offer you an exchange.
IKEA
All IKEAs around the world are the same. (Yes, they have the same food option too.) Prices and quality are consistent, which makes it an easy and reliable option.
We bought our couch, bedside tables, lamps, blankets, outdoor dining table, mugs, and plant pots here. Everything has held up well. Shipping can be expensive, so picking up items in person at the Avenida Kennedy location is ideal. Renting a car for the day makes a big difference.
During Black Friday, IKEA often offers delivery for 1.000 pesos, which is less than two dollars and an incredible deal for large items.
Sodimac
There is a Sodimac located in the same complex as IKEA near Parque Arauco, and Falabella owns it. It feels like a mix between Home Depot and a home décor store.
You will find outdoor furniture, lighting, storage solutions, planters, kitchen accessories, bedding, power tools, and basic furniture. The variety is massive and prices are reasonable, especially for practical items you did not realize you needed until move-in day.
Casa Ideas
Casa Ideas is one of the most fun places to shop for home goods in Chile! The style is colorful, creative, and affordable.
This is where we go for throw blankets, decorative pillows, kitchen tools, cups, trays, rugs, pet beds, plant pots, and seasonal décor. You can furnish an entire apartment with personality, kind of reminds us of an adult Miniso.
Fabrics
Fabrics is more expensive than Casa Ideas, but the quality is noticeably higher. This is the place for towels, duvet covers, linens, and statement textiles.
We treat Fabrics as a shop for long-term pieces rather than everyday basics. The designs are timeless, and the materials hold up well over time. They also carry some furniture items but are quite expensive.
Paris
Paris is another large department store similar to Falabella and Ripley. The home section rotates often, which makes it fun to browse.
You can find bedding, curtains, rugs, dining sets, small appliances, and seasonal décor. Prices are competitive during promotions, especially for textiles and accent furniture.
Ripley
Ripley is great for budget friendly furniture and décor. It is a reliable option for nightstands, lamps, kitchen tools, storage, art, and bedding.
They often carry trendy designs at lower prices than specialty boutiques, making it a solid stop when furnishing on a budget.
Easy
Easy is owned by Cencosud, but similar to Sodimac, in which it feels like Home Depot, with more emphasis on home accessories. It is especially useful for shelving, lighting, balcony furniture, storage, and organization.
If you are furnishing a smaller apartment in Santiago, Easy is excellent for maximizing space efficiently.
Rosen Outlet
Rosen is Chile’s best-known mattress brand, and their outlet stores offer significant discounts. You can find mattresses, bed frames, nightstands, and bedroom furniture at reduced prices.
This is one of the best places to buy pillows and mattress protectors, as the quality is noticeably better than most department store options.
Tips
⭐️ Avenida Kennedy near Parque Arauco is the most efficient shopping route in Santiago. You can visit Falabella, IKEA, Sodimac, Paris, and Ripley, all within walking distance. Wear comfortable shoes because it is easy to hit over 10,000 steps in a single visit.
⭐️ Rent a car for your major shopping day. It saves time and money compared to multiple Uber rides, and some drivers will cancel if they see large items. We have many regrets about not doing this when we first furnished the apartment. We had to lug everything to the curb, and it was unnecessarily stressful and exhausting.
⭐️ If your US credit card does not work online, purchase in-store with a sales associate; some online deals aren’t available in-store. In some cases, asking a friend with a Chilean card to place the order and reimbursing them via bank transfer is the easiest workaround.
