Which place is cheaper, Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso?
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.
Valparaiso
Valparaiso, often referred to as Valpo, is an attractive city on the Pacific Coast in Chile. The city has a population of about 300,000 and is only 120 kilometers west of Santiago. The city's main industries aside from tourism include shipping and petroleum refining.
Valparaiso is popular with travelers because of its bohemian culture and brightly colored homes. It also offers some wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Although the city is short on specific sights, the atmosphere and beautiful setting make it a wonderful place to visit.
Valparaiso has a mild Mediterranean climate that is comparable to San Francisco or Santa Barbara. The summer is dry but fog is common year around. Rain can be heavy during the winter season and snow falls occasionally in the highest parts of the city. Winds can also be strong during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, 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 dayAmsterdam €211Valparaiso €76
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €211, while the average daily cost in Valparaiso is €76. 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 Valparaiso in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102Valparaiso €33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204Valparaiso €66
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Valparaiso
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Valparaiso? 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 Valparaiso Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20Valparaiso €4.44
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:
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Amsterdam: $148
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Den Haag: $296
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Haarlem: $207
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Utrecht: $266
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Zaandam: $114
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam in Amsterdam City: $112
- Airport Transfer: Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport AMS by Luxury Car: $123
- Airport Transfer: Schiphol Airport AMS to Amsterdam by Luxury Van: $100
- Airport transfer [Schiphol airport - Hotel in Amsterdam]: $115
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Eindhoven Private Transfer: $244
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Nijmegen Private Transfer: $238
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to The Hague Private Transfer: $127
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€2.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valparaiso
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valparaiso:
- Private Transfer Cruise Port to Santiago with Wine tour & tasting: $209
- Private Transfer Viña del Mar to Santiago Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago Hotels: $207
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Hotel or port To Santiago Airport or Hotel: $110
- Private Transfer from Viña Del Mar or Valparaiso City Hotel To Santiago City: $89
- Private Transfer from Viña del Mar to Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport: $255
- Private Valparaiso Port Visit El Cuadro Winery & Transfer: $270
- Private transfer from Valparaiso or Viña del Mar to San Antonio: $133
- Valparaiso to Santiago Private Transfer or Santiago to Valparaiso: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Valparaiso?
Prices for flights to both Valparaiso 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 €80Valparaiso €35
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 | Taste The Best of Dutch Flavors: $14
- Self Guided Food Tour in De Pijp District of Amsterdam: $59
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $60
- 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $71
- Amsterdam Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $89
- Amsterdam Food Tour: +10 Tastes, Culture and Canals with Sherpa: $89
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $91
- Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner: $95
- 10 Tastes of Food Tour by UNESCO Canals and Jordaan: $105
- Dinner Canal Cruise 4-Courses Including Drinks: $105
- Jordaan Food Tour: Special 10 Year Anniversary Edition: $108
- Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home: $109
Typical Food Prices in Valparaiso
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Valparaiso:
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Empanada€1.74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valparaiso
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valparaiso.
- Cooking Classes in Viña del Mar Learn to Make Tapas and Desserts: $75
- 3hr Viña del Mar Cooking Class with local : Ceviche & Leche Asada: $85
- Learn to Cook Like a Local: Cooking Class in a Viña del Mar Home: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €36Valparaiso €17
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:
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $3.54
- Amsterdam Introductory Walking Tour with a Local: $3.54
- Self-Guided Tours Amsterdam With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
- Alternative Tour Amsterdam | Drugs Story, Street Art & More: $3.54
- Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: $4.73
- Amsterdam West Specialty Coffee Spots: A Self-Guided Cycling Tour: $5.41
- Amsterdam History Walking Tour: $5.92
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Amsterdam Center Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.47
- Amsterdam (Museum Quarter) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $6.47
- Discover Amsterdam's city center in this Outside Escape game tour: $6.51
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Red Light District: $6.72
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valparaiso
Here are a few typical costs in Valparaiso for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Tour€3.86
Tours and Activities in Valparaiso
Here are a few actual costs in Valparaiso for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour in Street Art, funiculars and port: $25
- Valparaiso Highlights Walking Tour with A Guide: $30
- Valparaiso : Private Custom Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $36
- Guided Panoramic Tour in Valparaíso: $40
- Famous Viña del Mar! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Cultural Tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $40
- Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Valparaiso in Depth : Walking Tour Exclusive: $40
- Walking Tour Valparaiso, History & Art - Private Optional: $41
- Explore Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour: $58
- Private Gastronomic Tour Valparaiso: $70
- Valpo in 1 day: Authentic + Famous! Semi-private walking tour & public transport: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24Valparaiso €7.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Red Light District Bar Crawl: $24
- Amsterdam Private Pub Crawl in the City Center: $30
- Cheese and Wine tasting in Amsterdam: $32
- Halloween Bar Crawl in Central Amsterdam: $101
- Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Pub Tour including drink: $103
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
Typical Alcohol Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Beer€0.92
Sample the Local Flavors in Valparaiso
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Valparaiso:
- A Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour Service from Casablanca: $75
- Private Wine Tour in Valparaiso: $273
- Santiago: Valparaíso Walking Tour & Casablanca Wine Tasting: $320
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Valparaiso, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Valparaiso much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe and Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Valparaiso Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Valparaiso?
Amsterdam has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Valparaiso. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and Valparaiso, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.