Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 Tours for Seniors to Belgium, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels, 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 dayAntwerp €123Santiago €133
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €123, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €133. 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 €103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Santiago €206
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 €5.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Arrival Private Transfer Antwerp Airport ANR to Antwerp by Sedan: $68
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $86
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $141
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $163
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $175
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $235
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $274
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€1.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Departure Transfer from Santiago- Santiago Airport (SCL): $27
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Arrival Private Transfers : Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago in Luxury Van: $85
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Arturo Merino Benítez Intl Airport: Shared Transfer: $24
- Departure Private Transfers : Santiago to Santiago Airport SCL in Business Car: $68
- Departure Private Transfers : Santiago to Santiago Airport SCL in Luxury Van: $85
- Departure Transfer - Hotel in Santiago to Santiago International Airport: $35
- From Farellones Roundtrip Transfer: $35
- From Valle Nevado and Farellones with Transfer: $72
- Luxury Airport Private Transfer SCL: $90
- Pick up 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 €39Santiago €12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- 2-Hour Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $71
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.77
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Hamburger€2.35
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Dinner€24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai: $109
- Sunset at Alyan Family Wines Winery with Dinner: $116
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $117
- Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
- 4-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner and Show: $150
- Private Dinner and Show with Transfers: $158
- Traditional Chilean Cooking Class with a Local in Her Santiago Countryside Home: $168
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Santiago €44
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.22
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.26
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.27
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.00
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.11
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.07
- Walking Tour with Audioguide App: $8.07
- Walking Tour Big five Rubens' churches (audio): $16
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $16
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- La Paz from the Heights: Down hill Walking tour & Cable Cars: $12
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $15
- Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $23
- Skip the Line: Concha y Toro Traditional Tour Ticket: $25
- Walking tour through Santiago: $26
- From Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour: $29
- The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro: $30
- Half Day tradicional city Tour: $30
- TOUR PANORAMICO VALLE NEVADO Y FARELLONES: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Santiago €7.90
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 Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $17
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $97
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official: $37
- Concha y Toro Ticket and Tour with Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Wine tour: $63
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Private Tour: Santa Rita Vineyard with Wine Tastings: $72
- From Concha y Toro Marqués Half-Day Wine Tasting: $89
- half day wine tour to concha y toro from Santiago seasonal offer: $95
- From Maipo Valley Wine Tour: $99
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
- Private Tour: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso Tour with Wine Tasting in Casablanca Valley: $143
- Premium Wine Tasting and Tour at Santa Rita with Transport: $145
When comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Antwerp is in Europe and Santiago is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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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