Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Brisbane?
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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Santiago?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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 Australia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, 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 dayBrisbane $166Santiago $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $166, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $154. 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 Brisbane and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $87Santiago $112
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $174Santiago $224
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $19Santiago $5.55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$11
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Go Card$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Brisbane: $22
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Brisbane: $24
- Secrets St Lucia Resort Private Airport Transfer and Taxi Service: $40
- BNE Airport to City | Gold Coast Private Transfer: $40
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $56
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast: $59
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $60
- Brisbane Airport Private Transfer to City Center: $61
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast: $64
- Brisbane to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $82
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane - Arrival Private Transfer: $82
- Brisbane hotels to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $83
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$1.16
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 Transfer to Ski Centers: $299
- Santiago de Chile: Private Transfer to San Antonio / Port: $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 cruise transfer: Puerto San Antonio or Valparaíso ↔ Santiago: $260
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to San Antonio: $255
- Private Transfer Santiago Airport SCL to Vina Concon Valparaiso: $250
- Private Santiago, Visit Concha y Toro Winery and Transfer: $250
- Portillo and Laguna Del Inca, Exclusive Guide and Private Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer San Antonio Cruise from Santiago to Valparaiso: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $58Santiago $23
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.62
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Cup of Coffee$2.11
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.78
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Ice cream$3.86
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Japanese Meal$15
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Smoothie$4.57
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Japanese Soup$8.08
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Coffee & Muffin$4.92
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Morning Mint Tea$2.46
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.83
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Bread$1.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $118
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.94
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Hamburger$2.57
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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.
- 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.Brisbane $26Santiago $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$14
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- Escape to Coochiemudlo Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Brisbane Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $12
- Convict Colonial Brisbane GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $15
- Mayhem in Brisbane GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $15
- True Crime Tour: $22
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $22
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $23
- Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $24
- True Crime Walking Tour: $25
- Haunted CBD Ghost Tour: $25
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $27
- Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $31
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 1 Day Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Tour from Santiago: $51
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile: $35
- 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $30
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- Adventure in Portillo: Laguna del Inca and Mountain Picnic: $100
- All Santiago in One Day: Private Guided Tour: $250
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $60
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & El Morado Lodge and Spa: $147
- Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour: $270
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $54Santiago $8.62
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$11
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Sixpack of Beer$9.83
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Guiness Beer$5.97
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Sixpack of Beer$9.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $29
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $114
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $129
- Full Day Guided Wine Tour in Mt Tamborine From Brisbane: $144
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour: $144
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $150
- All Inclusive Wine Tour including Distillery & 2 Course Lunch: $162
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- One Hump Camel Farm and Wine Tour: $190
- Luxury Winery Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Distillery: $198
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 Brisbane and Santiago, we can see that Brisbane 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 Brisbane is in Pacific 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 Brisbane Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Santiago?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Brisbane or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Brisbane during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In January, Brisbane is generally a little warmer than Santiago. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 25°C (77°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually gets more rain in January than Santiago. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 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 JanuaryBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Santiago. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
Brisbane is a little warmer than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 22°C (71°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Santiago. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 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 AprilBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Santiago. The winter months attract visitors to Brisbane because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Brisbane is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Brisbane in July average around 15°C (59°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F).
Brisbane usually gets less rain in July than Santiago. Brisbane 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 JulyBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year.
In October, Brisbane is generally a little warmer than Santiago. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 21°C (69°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Santiago. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 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 OctoberBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Brisbane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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