Should I Visit Antwerp or Santiago for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

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 Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile.

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.

Antwerp Prices
Belgium Prices

Santiago Prices
Chile Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Antwerp €152

Santiago €139

The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €139. 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

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Antwerp €71

Santiago €101
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Antwerp €142

Santiago €202

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

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Antwerp €12

Santiago €4.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:

Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $92
Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $166
Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $225

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:

Metro Ride

€1.04

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:

Arrival Private Transfers : Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago in Business Car: $73
Arturo Merino Benítez Intl Airport: Shared Transfer: $32
City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
Cruise-ship passengers: Transfer to Santiago/Chile: $180
From Farellones Roundtrip Transfer: $35
Luxury Airport Private Transfer SCL: $90
Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
Private Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $37
Private Round Trip Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago: $144
Private Transfer Between Santiago And The Airport: $58
Private Transfer Between Santiago and San Antonio Port: $255
Private Transfer From Santiago airport to San Antonio Pier or Valparaiso Pier : $251

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

Food Meals for one day

Antwerp €68

Santiago €21

Typical Food Prices in Santiago

Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:

Empanada

€1.74
Hamburger

€2.31
Dinner

€24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.

Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $122
San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
Sunset Winery Tour with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $130
Private Tour: Santiago at Night with Dinner and Show: $131
Dinner at a Typical Chilean Restaurant with a Traditional Dance Show in Santiago: $150
Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $158
Bali Hai Dinner Show in Santiago de Chile: $161
Night Tour of the Devil's Locker with Dinner in Shell and Bull: $172
Casillero del Diablo Night Tour with Dinner in Concha y Toro: $172
Chilean Folklore Show and Dinner with Private Transport: $189

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Antwerp €8.21

Santiago €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: $2.45
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $2.50
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.13
Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.13
A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.14
Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.80
Explore Antwerp Highlights with Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $7.27
Antwerp in 1 Day: Walking Tour with Digital Guide: $7.70
Antwerp in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide in 7 languages: $7.85
Antwerp City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $8.36
Bring the Lost Boy Home in Self Guided Tour & Game: $10
Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $12

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: $10
3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $10
3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $10
Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $10
Santiago Center Walking Tour: $12
Santiago de Chile: Tour with local guide expert in history and gastronomy: $15
Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
Walking City Tour: $20
Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $23
Guided tour to some sights of the city: $24
Gastronomic Experience Chilean Flavors: $24
Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $24

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Antwerp €18

Santiago €7.75

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: $16
Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $59
Antwerp Pub Crawl : $63
Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $92

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" Viña Cousiño Macul Official english: $37
Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
Concha y Toro Full Master Edition: Wine Tasting Included: $56
Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $65
Undurraga Wine tour: $70
Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $75
Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
Concha y Toro | City tour Santiago & Concha y Toro Wine tour: $80
From Santa Rita Vineyard Tour with Wine Tastings: $89
Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $99
Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $100

How are these travel costs calculated?

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.

Summer Average Temperatures July and January

Antwerp 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.

Autumn Average Temperatures October and April

Antwerp 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.

Winter Average Temperatures January and July

Antwerp 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.

Spring Average Temperatures April and October

Antwerp 8°C (47°F)

Santiago 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Santiago and Antwerp

	Antwerp		Santiago
	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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Should you visit Antwerp or Santiago?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Antwerp or Santiago?

Antwerp

Santiago

Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Antwerp?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Santiago

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago

Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Santiago?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Santiago

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Antwerp

Tours and Activities in Santiago

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp

Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago

Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Santiago?

When is the best time to visit Antwerp or Santiago?

Should I visit Antwerp or Santiago in the Summer?

Should I visit Antwerp or Santiago in the Autumn?

Should I visit Antwerp or Santiago in the Winter?

Should I visit Antwerp or Santiago in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Santiago and Antwerp

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