Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Bali?
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 Bali 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 Bali and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Santiago?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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 Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, 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 dayBali $85Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $85, 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 Bali and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $40Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $80Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Bali and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Bali 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: Bali Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.68Santiago $5.41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Denpasar HTL-APT(DPS) : $8.88
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $32
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $32
- Ride Bali ATV Adventure Ticket And Transfer: $34
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $35
- Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
- Bali to/from Gili Air: Fast Boat with Optional Bali Transfer: $48
- Fast Boat Transfers between Bali and Lombok: $48
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 Bali or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Bali 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 dayBali $34Santiago $23
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.19
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Lunch for Two$13
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Bali Cafe for Two$26
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Lunch for Two$7.75
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Lunch for 2$8.59
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Dinner for 2$9.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $36
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $40
- South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Bali Street Food Tour: $65
- Sidemen Cooking Class: $77
- Pure Bali Village Experience, Cooking & Jamu Class+VIP Transfer: $89
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.Bali $10Santiago $47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$52
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$27
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $14
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $15
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $17
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $17
- Besakih Mother Temple Tukad Cepung East Bali Private Guided Tour: $23
- Alas Harum Bali Cretya Tegalalang Rice Terrace Ubud Swing Ticket: $25
- Private Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Evening Tour in Jimbaran Bay: $27
- Bali Quad Bike ATV Rides in Uluwatu Experiences: $28
- Gunung Kawi Rice Terrace Swing And Waterfall Private Guided Tour : $28
- Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $29
- Uluwatu & Kecak Dance Tour: $29
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 dayBali $3.07Santiago $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 Bali and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali 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 Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Bali.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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 Bali or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bali experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bali or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
Bali is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Bali usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Bali is April to September.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBali 27°C (81°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Bali or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Bali during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Bali is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bali in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Bali usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Bali or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In January, Bali is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 26°C (79°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Bali usually receives more rain than Santiagoin July. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter. Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBali 26°C (79°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Bali or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bali as well as Santiago. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bali is much warmer than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Bali usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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