Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Birmingham?
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Birmingham or Santiago?
Birmingham
Birmingham, England, is often known as Britain's second-largest city. It is located in the western Midlands of England. Birmingham is nearly in the center of England, so almost all rail and motorways cross here. The city gained popularity and status during the industrial revolution and is still one of the main cities for industrial production and power, ranging from electricity to metal. Because of its importance as an industrial hub, it is one of the most populated cities in England. In more recent years, Birmingham has done a lot to add to the overall cultural scene of the city with the addition of museums and art.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United Kingdom, 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 dayBirmingham £161Santiago £112
The average daily cost (per person) in Birmingham is £161, while the average daily cost in Santiago is £112. 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 Birmingham and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBirmingham £66Santiago £81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBirmingham £132Santiago £162
Compare Hotels in Birmingham and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Birmingham 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: Birmingham Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Birmingham £25Santiago £4.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Birmingham
Also for Birmingham, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $5.79
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Leicester: $11
- Private Birmingham Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $64
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport BHX to Birmingham in Business Car: $70
- Departure Private Transfers from Birmingham to Airport BHX in Business Car: $70
- Birmingham to Birmingham Airport BHX - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to City centre: $125
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport: $127
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£0.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $467
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Private Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer San Antonio Cruise from Santiago to Valparaiso: $300
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Transfer Private hotel to Cruise ship in Puerto San Antonio or Valparaiso: $270
- Santiago de Chile : private transfer in SUV to Viña del mar or Valparaíso: $270
- Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch: $269
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Viña del Mar: $261
- Private Transfer From Santiago airport to San Antonio Pier or Valparaiso Pier : $251
- Santiago Airport (SCL) to Santo Domingo - Round-Trip Transfer: $240
Is it cheaper to fly into Birmingham or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Birmingham 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 dayBirmingham £66Santiago £17
Typical Food Prices in Birmingham
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Birmingham:
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Two Subs at Birmingham Bus Station£5.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Birmingham
For Birmingham, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self Guided Half Day Food Tour in Birmingham: $94
- Delicious Healthy Cooking Classes: $121
- Traditional Mediterranean Cooking Class (Includes 4-Course Meal): $149
- Spanish Tapas and Paella Cooking Class (Includes 5-Course Meal): $149
- Italian Cooking Class With Tiramisu in Birmingham: $149
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada£1.40
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Hamburger£1.86
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Dinner£19
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.Birmingham £48Santiago £35
Tours and Activities in Birmingham
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Birmingham.
- Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted Self-Guide Tour & Quest: $5.94
- Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Photography Walking Tour in Birmingham: $6.80
- Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App: $7.51
- Birmingham Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury: $12
- Birmingham Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket: $13
- Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket : $13
- Birmingham Historical Tour: $16
- 2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba: $19
- Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm): $19
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Private Half-Day Guided Tour of the City of Santiago.: $280
- Private Sightseeing City Tour in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $240
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $26
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago : $240
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $55
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & Santuario del Río Spa: $132
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
- Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour: $200
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBirmingham £11Santiago £6.24
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 Birmingham and Santiago, we can see that Birmingham is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Birmingham is in Europe 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 Santiago would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santiago 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 Birmingham would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Birmingham than you might in Santiago.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Birmingham Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Birmingham or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Birmingham. When comparing the sizes of Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Birmingham or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Birmingham during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Birmingham in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Birmingham is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Birmingham in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
Birmingham usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBirmingham 17°C (63°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Birmingham and Santiago. Most visitors come to Birmingham for the shopping scene and the music scene during these months.
In October, Birmingham is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Birmingham average around 11°C (52°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Birmingham usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Birmingham gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBirmingham 11°C (52°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Birmingham as well as Santiago. The winter months attract visitors to Birmingham because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in Birmingham can be very cold. Birmingham is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Birmingham averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Birmingham usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Birmingham gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBirmingham 3°C (38°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Birmingham are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Birmingham is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Birmingham in April average around 9°C (48°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Birmingham usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBirmingham 9°C (48°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Birmingham
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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