Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Alexandria?
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 Alexandria or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Santiago?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
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 Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $150. 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 Alexandria and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $11Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.92Santiago $5.41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Private Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $8.00
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $24
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Borg El Arab Airport: $24
- Alexandria Airport Departure Transfer: $25
- Alexandria Airport Departure Transfer: $29
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $43
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
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$1.13
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: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $87
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago de Chile: $80
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Cruise-ship passengers: transfer to Santiago/Chile: $200
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $87
- From Viña Santa Rita Tour w/Transfer: $120
- Luxury Airport Private Transfer SCL: $90
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago: $96
- Private Round Trip Transfer on Santiago Of Chile City: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $15Santiago $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.88
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Hamburger$2.50
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Dinner$26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes: $40
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $117
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $122
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $181
- Santiago Chilean and Peruvian Cooking Class with a Local Carol: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Santiago $47
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alexandria day tour.The catacomb, pompy's pillar,the citedal: $5.00
- Alexandria Free Walking Tour Discover the Hidden Gems: $5.00
- Group Tour to the landmarks of Alexandria from Alexandria city : $20
- Private Day Tour National Museum & Roman Theater & Catacomb In Alexandria: $27
- Alexandria Group Tour from Cairo : $30
- Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $30
- Alexandria by night private tour by horse carriage ride : $35
- Guided City Walking Tour: $35
- Graeco Roman Museum Guided Walking Tour by a Storyteller: $35
- Exclusive Tour Alexandria, It's newly opened Greek & Roman Museum: $35
- Alexandria Half day Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $9.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- Fantasilandia Theme Park Ticket with 40+ Rides: $23
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $24
- Private Guided Walking Tour of the City Center: $24
- Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- San Joaquín Open-Air Market: "Experience the Authenticity of Popular Chile": $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Santiago $8.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $79
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $89
- Kross Brewery Tour: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alexandria is in Africa 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 Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 27% larger than the population of Alexandria. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria 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 Alexandria or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Alexandria experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Alexandria or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round.
In July, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santiagoin January. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JanuaryAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Santiago. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Alexandria usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Santiagoin April. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 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 AprilAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year.
In the winter, Alexandria is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 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 JulyAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Alexandria during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Alexandria usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Santiagoin October. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 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 OctoberAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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