Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Brussels?
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 Brussels or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Brussels and Santiago. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Brussels or Santiago?
Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the sight of the headquarters of the European Union. Generally speaking, it's an expensive city that sees a good amount of travelers. It is also a highly political city that has an air of importance and power. It's an incredibly international city, with people from all over the world flocking to it due to its political, economical, and cultural significance.
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 Belgium, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Belgium, 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 dayBrussels €165Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Brussels is €165, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €128. 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 Brussels and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrussels €73Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrussels €146Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Brussels and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Brussels 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: Brussels Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brussels €17Santiago €4.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Brussels are as follows:
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Subway Pass€4.50
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Atomium train ticket (2)€8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brussels
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brussels:
- Arrival Transfer from Brussels Train Station to Brussels by Sedan: $70
- Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Brussels Shuttle Transfer <-> Mons (1 to 8 PLACES): $76
- Brussels Private Transfer from Brussels city centre to Brussels Airport (BRU): $80
- Private Departure Transfer from Brussels City to Brussels Airport by luxury car: $86
- Transfer Brussels Midi Station <-> Bruges (1 - 8 PL): $96
- Brussels Airport (BRU) to Brussels - Arrival Private Transfer: $97
- Airport Transfer: Brussels to Airport BRU by Business Car: $99
- Airport Transfer: Brussels to Brussels Airport BRU by Luxury Van: $102
- Private Transfer from/to Brussels Zaventem Airport: $106
- Brussels Airport Transfer (BRU) <-> to or from Brussels (Sedan): $114
- Shuttle transfer Brussels <-> Lille (1 to 8 PLACES): $121
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€0.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Airport Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Business Car: $81
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $86
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago de Chile: $80
- Arrival Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $106
- City Tour Santiago with Exclusive Guide + Private Transfer: $213
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Departure Transfer Santiago de Chile to Santiago Airport SCL: $80
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $86
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $106
- From Viña Santa Rita Tour w/Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Brussels or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Brussels 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 dayBrussels €66Santiago €19
Typical Food Prices in Brussels
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Brussels:
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Ice Cream & Macaroons€4.60
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Dessert (Turkish Delights)€4.75
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Cheese€5.60
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Olives and Snacks€6.98
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Waffle€3.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brussels
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brussels.
- Chocolate and Beer Food Tour of Brussels: $47
- Experience Authentic Belgian Cuisine: Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Ghent Local: $99
- Brussels Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $118
- Brussels Food Tour: 10 Tastings of Waffles, Beers, Fries & More: $133
- Market Tour and Cooking Lesson with a Belgian Gourmet Meal in a Brussels Home: $179
- Brussels Food Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide: $240
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.60
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Hamburger€2.13
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Dinner€22
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
- 4-hour Boozy Chilean Cooking class in Santiago: $85
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brussels €23Santiago €40
Tours and Activities in Brussels
Here are a few actual costs in Brussels for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Brussels Hidden Delights A Self Guided Epicurean Adventure: $1.78
- Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels - by Legends: $3.57
- Essential Brussels Tour: $3.57
- Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Brussels: $3.57
- The Most Complete Tour Of Brussels: $3.57
- Free tour of Brussels in Italian ( with booking fee): $3.57
- Self Guided Tours Brussels With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Brussels Walking Tour with Guide plus PDF: $3.57
- European Quarter Comedy Tour: $3.58
- Brussels Old City’s Highlights Walking Tour: $4.78
- Brussels Brain Quest: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Brussels Land of Comics: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Quest: $5.96
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: $9.00
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $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
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrussels €13Santiago €7.15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brussels
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Brussels are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€10
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Beer€6.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Brussels
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brussels:
- Beer tasting in a Brussels Micro Brewery and Distillery: $30
- Beer & Chocolate Tasting in a Brewery-Distillery: $79
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
- Santiago by Night: Funicular, Wine Tasting & Cueca Show: $69
- 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
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul 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 Brussels and Santiago, we can see that Brussels is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brussels 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 Brussels would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brussels 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 Brussels Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brussels or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Brussels. When comparing the sizes of Brussels 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 Brussels 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 Brussels has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Brussels or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Brussels and Santiago. The summer months attract visitors to Brussels because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Brussels is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Brussels in July average around 18°C (65°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Brussels usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Brussels gets 75 mm (3 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 JanuaryBrussels 18°C (65°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Brussels or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Brussels as well as Santiago. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Brussels this time of year.
In October, Brussels is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Brussels average around 12°C (54°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Brussels usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Brussels gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBrussels 12°C (54°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Brussels or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Brussels are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Brussels for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Brussels. Brussels is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Brussels averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
In January, Brussels usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Brussels gets 67 mm (2.6 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 JulyBrussels 3°C (38°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Brussels or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Brussels during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Brussels in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Brussels is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Brussels in April average around 10°C (49°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
Brussels usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Brussels gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBrussels 10°C (49°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Brussels
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 76 mm (3 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.