Which place is cheaper, Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas?
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 Punta Arenas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Punta Arenas?
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.
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is in the far south of Chile and has a long history of maritime commerce, oil extraction, and sheep farming. It's the most populated city on the Strait of Magellan and has all the facilities you might need as a traveler, including banks, markets, drugstores and equipment shops. With a population of about 130,000, the city is a comfortable place to spend time. It serves as a base for Antarctic expeditions, although many expeditions also start in Ushuaia, Argentina, and Christchurch New Zealand.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Punta Arenas €67
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Punta Arenas is €67. 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 Punta Arenas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Punta Arenas €27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Punta Arenas €54
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Punta Arenas
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Punta Arenas? 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 Punta Arenas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Punta Arenas €1.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $256
- Transfer Antwerp <-> Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $192
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $191
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $190
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $179
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Punta Arenas
Also for Punta Arenas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Oneway Private Transfer from Punta Arenas Airport to Punta Arenas: $37
- Transfer Airport Punta Arenas : $30
- Transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Punta Arenas?
Prices for flights to both Punta Arenas 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 €68Punta Arenas €31
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
Typical Food Prices in Punta Arenas
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Punta Arenas:
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Donut€0.89
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Dinner€22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Punta Arenas €5.48
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $6.41
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp : $298
- 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $43
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.57
- Antwerp Beer Tour: Discover the Diamond City Liquid Gems: $240
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
- Antwerp Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide: $255
- Antwerp Jewellery Tour in Collabration with Diamond Museum DIVA: $232
- Antwerp Private Beer Tour: $234
- Antwerp Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $65
- Antwerp Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $298
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.82
Tours and Activities in Punta Arenas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Punta Arenas.
- Fort Bulnes Historical Tour: $39
- City Tour: $60
- City Tour Shore Excursion for Cruisers: $60
- Punta Arenas City Tour Shore Excursion: $60
- Cruises Shore Excursions : City tour Cruises Regular: $70
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers: $70
- Bike Tour in Punta Arenas, 100% local tour.: $70
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas: $80
- Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour: $88
- Monte Tarn Trekking Tour with Guide: $129
- Torres Del Paine and Milodon Cave Full Day Tour: $135
- King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour: $154
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Punta Arenas €4.13
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Punta Arenas
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Punta Arenas:
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Alcohol€6.24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Punta Arenas, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Punta Arenas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Punta Arenas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Punta Arenas?
Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Punta Arenas. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas in the Summer?
Both Punta Arenas and Antwerp during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Antwerp is much warmer than Punta Arenas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Antwerp in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Punta Arenas averages at about 11°C (52°F)in January.
In Punta Arenas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Antwerp. In the summer, Antwerp often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Punta Arenasin January. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Punta Arenas receives 208 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets more rain in July than Punta Arenasin January. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Punta Arenas 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Punta Arenas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Punta Arenas. The autumn months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Antwerp is generally much warmer than Punta Arenasin April. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 12°C (54°F), and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Punta Arenas during autumn. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Punta Arenas receives 119 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Punta Arenasin April. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Punta Arenas 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Punta Arenas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Punta Arenas. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Punta Arenas. It's quite cold in Antwerp in the winter. Antwerp is much warmer than Punta Arenas in the winter. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 1°C (35°F)in July.
In the winter, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Punta Arenasin July. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Punta Arenas receives 70 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets more rain in January than Punta Arenasin July. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Punta Arenas 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Punta Arenas in the Spring?
Both Punta Arenas and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Antwerp is a little warmer than Punta Arenas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Antwerp in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Punta Arenas averages at about 7°C (44°F)in October.
Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Punta Arenas during spring. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Punta Arenas receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Punta Arenasin October. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Punta Arenas 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Punta Arenas and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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