Which place is cheaper, Santiago 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 Santiago?
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 Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Santiago?
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.
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 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 €152Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €128. 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 Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Santiago €4.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $179
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $190
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $191
- Transfer Antwerp <-> Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $192
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $256
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€0.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $87
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago de Chile: $80
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $87
- From Viña Santa Rita Tour w/Transfer: $120
- Luxury Airport Private Transfer SCL: $90
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago: $96
- Private Round Trip Transfer on Santiago Of Chile City: $68
- Private Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago 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 €68Santiago €19
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 Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.60
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Hamburger€2.13
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Dinner€22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes: $40
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $122
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $181
- Santiago Chilean and Peruvian Cooking Class with a Local Carol: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Santiago €40
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 Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $9.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- Santiago City Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $20
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $23
- Private Guided Walking Tour of the City Center: $24
- Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Santiago €7.15
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $79
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $89
- Kross Brewery Tour: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Santiago, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp 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 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 Santiago.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp 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 Antwerp 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 Antwerp has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Antwerp or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Santiago. Many visitors come to Antwerp in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Antwerp is cooler than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Santiago. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Antwerp is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Antwerp in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Antwerp usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Antwerp can be very cold. In January, Antwerp is generally much colder than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 3°C (38°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 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 JulyAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Antwerp during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year.
Antwerp is much colder than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Antwerp usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 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 OctoberAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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