Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Antwerp?
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 Antwerp or Puerto Montt?
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 Antwerp and Puerto Montt can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Puerto Montt?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Puerto Montt €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is €89. 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 Antwerp and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Puerto Montt €52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Puerto Montt €104
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Puerto Montt? 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Puerto Montt €5.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $178
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $190
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $191
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Cruce Andino Office Transfer to or from Puerto Montt: $33
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $82
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $82
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $151
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $84
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $127
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $63
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Antwerp 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 dayAntwerp €68Puerto Montt €31
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Puerto Montt €12
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.57
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.57
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.57
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.58
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $23
- Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- Historical Old Harbour Boat Tour in Antwerp: $30
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
- Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: $38
- 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $43
- Antwerp Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $65
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Jumps / English: $68
- Shore Excursion: Osorno Volcano Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $70
- Custom Tour of the Lakes Region in Chile: $80
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Puerto Varas: Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas Private City Tour: $90
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Puerto Montt €3.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Crawl : $72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Puerto Montt, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp than you might in Puerto Montt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Puerto Montt?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Puerto Montt, 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 Antwerp or Puerto Montt?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Puerto Montt is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Antwerp has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Antwerp or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Puerto Montt. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Antwerp is around the same temperature as Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Montt this time of the year. In Antwerp, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antwerp usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Montt during summer. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin January. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Puerto Montt. Many visitors come to Antwerp in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Antwerp is a little warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Antwerp in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
In the autumn, Antwerp often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Monttin April. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Antwerp usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Antwerp can be very cold during winter. In January, Antwerp is generally much colder than Puerto Monttin July. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 3°C (38°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In January, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Antwerp during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the activities around the city.
Antwerp is cooler than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
In the spring, Antwerp often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Monttin October. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Antwerp usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Monttin October. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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