Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Amsterdam?
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 Amsterdam or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam 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: Amsterdam or Santiago?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
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 Netherlands, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam €206Santiago €139
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €206, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €139. 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 Amsterdam and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102Santiago €101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204Santiago €202
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam 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: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20Santiago €4.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram€3.20
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Renting a Bike€15
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One Hour Canal Cruise€10
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Single Day Transit Pass€2.60
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport€3.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- Train transfer From/To Zaandijk Zaanse Schans: $4.83
- Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Amsterdam: $6.06
- Airport Express Bus Transfer to/from City Center: $6.68
- 1-Way Train Transfer to/from Haarlem: $7.09
- Train Transfer From/To Zandvoort in Amsterdam: $7.70
- Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Utrecht: $11
- Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Leiden: $13
- Madurodam: Train + tram transferring to/from Amsterdam: $16
- Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Rotterdam: $16
- Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days With Airport Transfer: $18
- Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Rotterdam: $20
- Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Eindhoven: $25
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€1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Arrival Private Transfers : Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago in Business Car: $73
- Arturo Merino Benítez Intl Airport: Shared Transfer: $32
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Cruise-ship passengers: Transfer to Santiago/Chile: $180
- From Farellones Roundtrip Transfer: $35
- Luxury Airport Private Transfer SCL: $90
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $37
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago: $144
- Private Transfer Between Santiago And The Airport: $58
- Private Transfer Between Santiago and San Antonio Port: $255
- Private Transfer From Santiago airport to San Antonio Pier or Valparaiso Pier : $251
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Amsterdam 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 dayAmsterdam €75Santiago €21
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea€6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Food Tour Amsterdam: $3.14
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood : $9.68
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Jordaan Neighbourhood: $13
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $13
- Pizza Cruise with Drinks: $24
- Space Cake Cooking Class: $26
- A'DAM Lookout Ticket and Lunch or Dinner Voucher: $26
- Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Pizza Cruise in Amsterdam Including Drinks and Ice Cream: $39
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket with A GOLD MENU Hard Rock Dinner: $41
- Burger Dinner Cruise with restaurant Beers & Barrels: $41
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.74
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Hamburger€2.31
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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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €37Santiago €44
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum€6.00
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House€17
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Rijksmuseum Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry: $2.57
- Rude Bastards Tour of Amsterdam: $3.08
- Amsterdam Spanish Tour 2 Hours: $3.13
- The Amsterdam Walking Tour 2 hours: $3.13
- Two-hour walking tour of Amsterdam: $3.13
- Complimentary Jubilee Amsterdam Essentials Tour TOURS BY MARY: $3.14
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $4.18
- Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: $4.19
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour of Amsterdam For Your Smartphone: $5.22
- Introductory Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $5.23
- Private Tour of Simonehoeve Cheese Farm and Clog Factory: $5.23
- Discover Amsterdam's city center in this Outside Escape game tour: $5.23
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: $10
- 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $10
- 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $10
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $10
- Santiago Center Walking Tour: $12
- Santiago de Chile: Tour with local guide expert in history and gastronomy: $15
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- Walking City Tour: $20
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $23
- Guided tour to some sights of the city: $24
- Gastronomic Experience Chilean Flavors: $24
- Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24Santiago €7.75
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance: $18
- Breugem Meeting Point: Brewery tour and beer tasting: $22
- City Center Bar Crawl and Nightlife Experience: $23
- Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots: $23
- Bar Crawl with Shots and Beer Maid Guide: $24
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $25
- Ludwig's Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $25
- Amsterdam Red Light District Pub Crawl: $25
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $30
- Self-guided Red Light District Pub Crawl Mystery: $36
- Red Light District and Local Pub Tour: $37
- Dutch Cheese and Wine Tasting : $41
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 Amsterdam and Santiago, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Amsterdam or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amsterdam and Santiago. Many travelers come to Amsterdam for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Amsterdam is cooler than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Amsterdam averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Amsterdam usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Amsterdam gets 75 mm (3 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 JanuaryAmsterdam 17°C (62°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amsterdam as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Amsterdam in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amsterdam is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amsterdam in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Amsterdam usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Amsterdam gets 72 mm (2.8 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 AprilAmsterdam 11°C (51°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Amsterdam are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Amsterdam for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Amsterdam can be very cold during winter. In January, Amsterdam is generally much colder than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Amsterdam average around 2°C (36°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Amsterdam usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Amsterdam gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JulyAmsterdam 2°C (36°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Amsterdam during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Amsterdam because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Amsterdam is much colder than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Amsterdam averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Amsterdam usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Amsterdam gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberAmsterdam 8°C (46°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Amsterdam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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