Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Amman?
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 Amman or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Santiago. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Santiago?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
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 Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, 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 dayAmman $135Santiago $146
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $146. 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 Amman and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Santiago $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Santiago $212
Compare Hotels in Amman and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Amman 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Santiago $5.24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $18
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup Or Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to or from Your Amman Hotel: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $29
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $30
- Private Round-Trip Transfer – Amman Airport to City in Style: $35
- Comfortable & Reliable Amman Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer: $35
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$1.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Villard Winery with exclusive guide + Premium Transfer: $220
- Transfer in/out cruise to/from Santiago plus tour Valparaiso: $135
- Transfer from Santiago To Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski: $100
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Viña del Mar by Car: $140
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago Centro Commune: $52
- Transfer Private hotel to Cruise ship in Puerto San Antonio or Valparaiso: $270
- Transfer Airport/Port - Hotel: $65
- Tour to Santiago and Valparaiso with Transfers included: $150
- Tarapacá Winery + Santa Ema Winery, Tour + Private Transfer: $180
- TRANSFER TRANSFER AIRPORT-VIÑA DEL MAR VALPARAISO: $190
- Sewell Tour Transfer: $165
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Santiago $22
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $98
- Amman Cooking Class with Local Market Tour: $99
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.82
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Hamburger$2.42
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Dinner$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $56
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $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
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $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
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Santiago $46
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $9.99
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial portugués: $27
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 1 Day Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Tour from Santiago: $51
- 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $30
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago (Standard): $290
- All Santiago in One Day: Private Guided Tour: $250
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $60
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & El Morado Lodge and Spa: $147
- Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour: $270
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Santiago $8.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
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
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- 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
- 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
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $75
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Santiago is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman 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 Amman or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Santiago. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amman is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
Amman usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Santiagoin January. Amman 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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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAmman 25°C (77°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Amman or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
In October, Amman usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAmman 20°C (68°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Amman or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Amman is generally cooler than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Santiagoin July. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAmman 8°C (46°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Amman or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
Amman is around the same temperature as Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAmman 16°C (61°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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