Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Aix-en-Provence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Aix-en-Provence or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aix-en-Provence 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: Aix-en-Provence or Santiago?
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a city in the south of France about 20 miles north of Marseille. It was the birthplace of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. A walking trail links sites including his childhood home, Jas de Bouffan, and his former studio, Atelier Cezanne. The white limestone mountain Sainte-Victoire overlooking the city as well as the surrounding countryside were frequent subjects of his works. The city is all class with its flourishing boulevards and public squares are lined with 17th- and 18th-century mansions, punctuated by gurgling moss-covered fountains. Haughty stone lions guard its grandest avenue, cafe-laced cours Mirabeau, where fashionable Aixois relax on terraces sipping espresso. While Aix-en-Provence is a student hub, its upscale appeal make it more unique and charming to visit than some university towns.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France, The Best Coach Bus Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAix-en-Provence €162Santiago €129
The average daily cost (per person) in Aix-en-Provence is €162, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €129. 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 Aix-en-Provence and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAix-en-Provence €81Santiago €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAix-en-Provence €162Santiago €188
Compare Hotels in Aix-en-Provence and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Aix-en-Provence 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.
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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: Aix-en-Provence Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aix-en-Provence €33Santiago €4.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aix-en-Provence
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aix-en-Provence:
- Aix TGV transfer to Marseille Port or Airport or Aix city: $149
- Airport transfer Marseille Private driver: $172
- Transfers Roundtrip Cruise Port ➦ Aix en Provence: $300
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
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Metro Ride€0.97
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Airport Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $82
- Arrival Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago de Chile: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Business Car: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $102
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Cruise Terminal Transfer from Valparaíso & Wine Tasting: $129
- Departure Transfer Santiago de Chile to Santiago Airport SCL: $82
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $102
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Private 15-Passenger Premium Airport Transfer – Santiago (SCL): $190
Is it cheaper to fly into Aix-en-Provence or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Aix-en-Provence 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
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Food Meals for one dayAix-en-Provence €57Santiago €19
Typical Food Prices in Aix-en-Provence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Aix-en-Provence:
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Dinner for 2€47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aix-en-Provence
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aix-en-Provence.
- Aix-en-Provence, Food Tour & Provençal Breakfast (EN/FR): $33
- Aix-en-Provence, Food Tour & Local Gastronomic Lunch (EN/FR): $64
- NO DIET CLUB - Best food tour in Aix en Provence (En / Fr): $71
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique local food tour in Aix en Provence: $72
- The Provençal Food Tour in Aix-en-Provence: $74
- Aix-en-Provence Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $109
- Cooking workshop/Atelier de cuisine: $111
- Food Tour: $111
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.61
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Hamburger€2.14
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Dinner€22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $56
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $56
- Mercado Meals Santiago Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $59
- Mercado Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $60
- 4h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $77
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $99
- Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!: $99
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Barrio Italia Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $119
- Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aix-en-Provence €22Santiago €40
Tours and Activities in Aix-en-Provence
Here are a few actual costs in Aix-en-Provence for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Aix-en-Provence Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Aix-en-Provence Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.72
- Confiserie du Roy René: gourmet guided tour of the calisson museum: $5.82
- Self tour of the olive oil mill & olive oil tasting: $5.82
- Aix-en-Provence Audioguided walking tour 2h20 and 24 reviews: $6.75
- Aix en Provence: Le Roy René - "The Secret of Calisson" guided tour: $6.98
- Aix-en-provence Heritage and Food Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Aix-en-Provence Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.14
- History and Renewal in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Aix En Provence Market and Heritage Walking Tour: $23
- Market & Heritage Walking Tour: $23
- Guided Walking Tour of Historic Aix-en-Provence: $34
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $11
- Historical Sights Walking Tour: $15
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- History Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $21
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Santiago Sightseeing Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $25
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial portugués: $27
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- City Tour Santiago - Walking Tour: $29
- Guided Walking Tour through the Historic Center: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAix-en-Provence €14Santiago €7.19
Sample the Local Flavors in Aix-en-Provence
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Aix-en-Provence:
- English - Provence Wine Tour near Aix-en-Provence Tasting & Visit: $29
- Aix en Provence, Provence wine tasting: $52
- Painting and Wine Tasting in Provence: $57
- Private Art Center Tour & Wine Tasting: $105
- Half day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire from Aix en Provence: $113
- Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence: $113
- Half Day Wine Tour around Sainte Victoire from Aix en Provence: $113
- From Aix en Provence: Half-day Wine Tour in Provence: $115
- From Côtes de Provence Wine Tour: $115
- Half Day Wine Tour in Coteaux d'Aix: $122
- Provence small group half-day wine tour from Aix: $154
- Full Day Wine Tour in Luberon with Tasting: $180
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- "Chile in Your Glass" Wine Tasting.: $22
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official: $45
- Tour Viña Santa Carolina in Santiago with 3 wine tasting: $53
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $55
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $61
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $65
- Valparaíso and Vineyard of the Sea with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $70
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $75
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aix-en-Provence and Santiago, we can see that Aix-en-Provence is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aix-en-Provence is in Europe 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 Santiago would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santiago 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 Aix-en-Provence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aix-en-Provence than you might in Santiago.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aix-en-Provence Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aix-en-Provence or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Aix-en-Provence. When comparing the sizes of Aix-en-Provence 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.
When is the best time to visit Aix-en-Provence or Santiago?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Santiago is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Aix-en-Provence has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Aix-en-Provence or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aix-en-Provence and Santiago. Many travelers come to Aix-en-Provence for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Aix-en-Provence is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Aix-en-Provence average around 24°C (75°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In July, Aix-en-Provence usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Aix-en-Provence gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAix-en-Provence 24°C (75°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Aix-en-Provence or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aix-en-Provence as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Aix-en-Provence in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Aix-en-Provence is around the same temperature as Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aix-en-Provence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Aix-en-Provence usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Aix-en-Provence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAix-en-Provence 16°C (61°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Aix-en-Provence or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Aix-en-Provence are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Aix-en-Provence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Aix-en-Provence is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aix-en-Provence in January average around 7°C (44°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
In January, Aix-en-Provence usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Aix-en-Provence gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAix-en-Provence 7°C (44°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Aix-en-Provence or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Aix-en-Provence during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Aix-en-Provence because of the natural beauty.
In April, Aix-en-Provence is generally cooler than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Aix-en-Provence average around 13°C (56°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Aix-en-Provence usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Aix-en-Provence gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAix-en-Provence 13°C (56°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Aix-en-Provence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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