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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in 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 €152Santiago €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €134. 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 €97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Santiago €194
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 €4.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $105
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $175
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $187
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $188
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $270
- Transfer Antwerp Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $282
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€1.01
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 Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $99
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $80
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Arrival Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $99
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Cruise Ship Transfer to Valparaiso Port with 6 Hour tour + Winery: $89
- Cruise Terminal Transfer from Valparaíso & Wine Tasting: $129
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $99
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Portillo and Laguna Del Inca, Exclusive Guide and Private Transfer: $250
- Private 15-Passenger Premium Airport Transfer – Santiago (SCL): $190
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 €20
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€1.68
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Hamburger€2.23
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Dinner€23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $56
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $58
- Mercado Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $60
- 4h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $77
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $99
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Barrio Italia Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $119
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Santiago €42
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $2.33
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.48
- Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.52
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.52
- Tasting Tour: A Taste of Antwerp (Fries, Waffles, Beer & More): $3.53
- Antwerp Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.88
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.70
- TOP Antwerp : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary: $6.94
- Antwerp Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $7.63
- Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour: $23
- Antwerpen Hop-on Hop-off-tours: $25
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $11
- Historical Sights Walking Tour: $15
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- History Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $21
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Santiago Sightseeing Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $25
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- City Tour Santiago - Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Santiago €7.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $19
- Antwerp Pub Crawl: $71
- Wine Tasting Gold in Antwerp: $79
- Wine Tasting Silver in Antwerp: $89
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $105
- Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $106
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- "Chile in Your Glass" Wine Tasting.: $22
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Traditional Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Official English: $27
- "Premium Wine Tour" Viña Cousiño Macul Official english: $45
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $55
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $61
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Valparaíso and Vineyard of the Sea with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $70
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
When comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Santiago, we can see that Antwerp 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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