Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas 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 Varas?
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 Varas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Puerto Varas?
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 Varas
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect 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 Wildlife Tours to Chile, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Puerto Varas €108
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is €108. 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 Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Puerto Varas €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Puerto Varas €114
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Puerto Varas
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Puerto Varas? 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 Varas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Puerto Varas €18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $190
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $179
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $191
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $256
- Transfer Antwerp <-> Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $192
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
- Cruce Andino Office Shuttle Transfer from Puerto Varas: $19
- Frutillar to Puerto Montt Airport PMC- Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Puerto Varas Airport Shuttle Transfer: $38
- Puerto Varas Bus Terminal Private Transfer: $25
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) - Departure Transfer: $63
- Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport: $22
- Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas 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 Varas €36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- Private Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Antwerp with Aastha : $124
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Puerto Varas €16
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.56
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.56
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.56
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.57
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.82
- Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.41
- Walking Antwerp City Center with GPS and Audio Tour: $8.36
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $23
- Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
- Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: $38
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake: $8.50
- Tour Frutillar: $31
- Half-Day Tour to Frutillar and Llanquihue: $35
- Half day Frutillar and Llanquihue Town tour: $36
- Half day Osorno Volcano tour: $41
- From Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour: $49
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $51
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $51
- Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River: $52
- FullDay Chiloe Island Tour Castro and dalcahue: $59
- Full-Day Tour Chiloe Island: Castro and Dalcahue : $62
- From Chiloe Island Full-day Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Puerto Varas €5.54
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
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Puerto Varas, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Varas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Puerto Varas 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 Varas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Varas 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 Varas.
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 Varas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Puerto Varas?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Puerto Varas. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Puerto Varas, 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 Varas?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Puerto Varas 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 Varas in the Summer?
Both Puerto Varas and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Antwerp is around the same temperature as Puerto Varas in the summer. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Puerto Varas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antwerp. Antwerp usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Varas during summer. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin January. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas 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 Varas 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Varas and Antwerp during the autumn are popular places to visit. 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 Varas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Antwerp in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
In the autumn, Antwerp often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Varasin April. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun.
Puerto Varas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Antwerp usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Varasin April. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas 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 Varas 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Puerto Varas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Puerto Varas. 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 Varasin July. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 3°C (38°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Puerto Varas during winter. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin July. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas 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 Varas 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Puerto Varas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Puerto Varas. The spring months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the activities around the city.
Antwerp is cooler than Puerto Varas in the spring. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
In the spring, Antwerp often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Varasin October. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Varas. Antwerp usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Varasin October. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas 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 Varas 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Varas 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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