Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Ayutthaya?
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 Ayutthaya or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Santiago? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Ayutthaya or Santiago?
Ayutthaya
Once the largest city in the world, Ayutthaya, is the example of an ancient capital within a modern city. Located in the central plains of Thailand, this spot is ideally located between China, India and the Malay Archipelago creating the perfect place for trade in Asia. Eighteenth century maps from Holland and France show golden palaces, large ceremony spots and trading vessels from all over the world. Suddenly, in 1767, Ayutthaya experienced a tragic fall from grace with a Burmese invasion burning much of the city to the ground.
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 Cultural Tours in Thailand, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Thailand, 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 dayAyutthaya $86Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Ayutthaya is $86, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $150. 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 Ayutthaya and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAyutthaya $24Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAyutthaya $48Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Ayutthaya and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Ayutthaya 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: Ayutthaya Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ayutthaya $29Santiago $5.41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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River Ferry Crossing$0.63
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$1.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Santiago Airport (SCL) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $18
- Santiago de Chile Airport Private Transfer: $25
- Official Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $27
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Santiago de Chile: $40
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Farellones Full Day Roundtrip Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santiago, Chile : $43
- Santiago Int Airport (SCL) to Santiago - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Santiago to Santiago Airport (SCL) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $45
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Ayutthaya or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Ayutthaya 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 dayAyutthaya $39Santiago $23
Typical Food Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of dining costs in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$4.40
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Ice Cream$0.94
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Breakfast for 2$4.40
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Breakfast for 2$11
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.88
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Hamburger$2.50
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Dinner$26
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.Ayutthaya $31Santiago $47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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Temple Entrances (2)$6.28
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Wat Entrance$1.57
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
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $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 dayAyutthaya $21Santiago $8.40
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 Ayutthaya and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Ayutthaya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ayutthaya is in Asia 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 Ayutthaya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ayutthaya 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 Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago than you might in Ayutthaya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ayutthaya Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ayutthaya or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Ayutthaya. When comparing the sizes of Ayutthaya 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 Ayutthaya or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ayutthaya experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Ayutthaya are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ayutthaya throughout the year.
In the summer, Ayutthaya is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ayutthaya in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Ayutthaya. In July, Ayutthaya usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Ayutthaya gets 120 mm (4.7 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 JanuaryAyutthaya 29°C (84°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Ayutthaya during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ayutthaya because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Ayutthaya is generally much warmer than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Ayutthaya average around 28°C (82°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Ayutthaya gets 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. October to April is the dry season in Ayutthaya. May to October is the rainy season in Ayutthaya.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAyutthaya 28°C (82°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ayutthaya and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ayutthaya year-round.
Ayutthaya is much warmer than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Ayutthaya averages around 25°C (78°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
In January, Ayutthaya usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Ayutthaya gets 7 mm (0.3 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 JulyAyutthaya 25°C (78°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ayutthaya as well as Santiago. Ayutthaya attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The heat can be very extreme in Ayutthaya. In the spring, Ayutthaya is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ayutthaya in April average around 31°C (88°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
Ayutthaya usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Ayutthaya gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, October to April in Ayutthaya is the dry season. May to October in Ayutthaya is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAyutthaya 31°C (88°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Ayutthaya
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (78°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (85°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 292 mm (11.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.