A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Agra vs. Santiago for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Agra or Santiago?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Santiago, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Agra or Santiago?

Agra

In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.

While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.

Santiago

Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.

Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile.


Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $54, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $142. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Agra and Santiago in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Santiago $104
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Santiago $208
Compare Hotels in Agra and Santiago

Looking for a hotel in Agra or Santiago? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Agra


Hotels in Santiago


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Agra Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $10
    Santiago $5.12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Tour with Pickup & Transfer.: $2.02
  • Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Sunrise Tour with Transfers: $2.31
  • Private Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour with Transfer: $2.43
  • From Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Transfers: $5.77
  • One-Way Transfer Airport to Hotel: $5.77
  • Round Trip Transfers Between Agra Hotels & Agra Airport AGR: $5.92
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $5.95
  • Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Fort Half-Day Tour with Transfers: $6.51
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Agra Day Trip with Guide & Transfer: $6.93
  • From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfers: $10
  • From Agra Private Transfers to Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation: $11
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $14

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:


  • Metro Ride
    $1.07

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:

  • Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $467
  • Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
  • Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
  • Private Transfer Round trip From the Airport to Valle Nevado : $299
  • Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Valparaiso Port: $290
  • Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCL) to Valparaiso Port: $290
  • Private Transfer from Santiago Hotels to Valparaiso Cruise Port: $290
  • Santiago de Chile : private transfer in SUV to Viña del mar or Valparaíso: $280
  • Private Transfer Between Santiago and San Antonio Port: $255
  • Private Transfer From Santiago airport to San Antonio Pier or Valparaiso Pier : $251
  • from Santiago airport private arrival transfer to the Valparaiso pier: $251
  • Transfer To Valle Nevado Private for small groups: $250

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Santiago?

Prices for flights to both Santiago and Agra change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Agra $26
    Santiago $21
Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.09

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.77
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $21
  • Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
  • Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $29
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $29
  • Old City & Street Food Tour with Vechicle Choice: $33
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38

Typical Food Prices in Santiago

Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:


  • Empanada
    $1.78
  • Hamburger
    $2.37
  • Dinner
    $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.

  • Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
  • Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
  • Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $122
  • San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
  • Sunset Winery Tour with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $130
  • Private Tour: Santiago at Night with Dinner and Show: $131
  • Dinner at a Typical Chilean Restaurant with a Traditional Dance Show in Santiago: $150
  • Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $158
  • Bali Hai Dinner Show in Santiago de Chile: $161
  • Night Tour of the Devil's Locker with Dinner in Shell and Bull: $172
  • Casillero del Diablo Night Tour with Dinner in Concha y Toro: $172
  • Chilean Folklore Show and Dinner with Private Transport: $189

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Santiago $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $6.96
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $17

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

  • Mughal Carpet Co. Agra :- Handmade Rugs Demonstration Tour: $0.81
  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $0.98
  • Agra : Taj Mahal tour with guide: $1.15
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.15
  • Agra:- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Private Tour: $1.15
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line: $1.59
  • Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $1.62
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Guided Tour with Multi Options: $1.99
  • Taj Mahal & Agra fort Skip-the-Line Tour By Car with Options: $2.00
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.00
  • Taj Mahal & Mausoleum Skip-The-Line Tickets & guided tour: $2.02
  • From Agra - Skip the Line: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car: $2.31

Tours and Activities in Santiago

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:

  • Experience Wildlife Encounter in Provincia Mountain of Chile.: $235
  • Farellones & Valle Nevado Group Tour: $100
  • Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
  • Private Sightseeing City Tour in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $239
  • 2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile: $35
  • 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $10
  • 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $10
  • 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
  • An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $50
  • Andean Tour: $170
  • Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour: $200
  • Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.34
    Santiago $7.95

Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago

Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • "Premium Wine Tour" Viña Cousiño Macul Official english: $37
  • Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
  • Concha y Toro Full Master Edition: Wine Tasting Included: $56
  • Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $65
  • Undurraga Wine tour: $70
  • Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $75
  • Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
  • Concha y Toro | City tour Santiago & Concha y Toro Wine tour: $80
  • From Santa Rita Vineyard Tour with Wine Tastings: $89
  • Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
  • Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $99
  • Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $100


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agra is in Asia and Santiago is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago than you might in Agra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Santiago?

Santiago has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Agra and Santiago, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.