Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Cinque Terre?
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 Cinque Terre or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cinque Terre or Santiago, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Cinque Terre or Santiago?
Cinque Terre
Located on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, Cinque Terra consists of five seaside villages exuding a charm that dates back to medieval times. Fishing boats bob in the harbors, bringing fresh seafood to the tables of the region, while age old vineyards make for fragrant signature wines. Cinque Terre is considered to be a National Park, with its five villages earning a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List for their beauty and timelessness.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, 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 dayCinque Terre €170Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Cinque Terre is €170, 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 Cinque Terre and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCinque Terre €72Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCinque Terre €144Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Cinque Terre and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Cinque Terre 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: Cinque Terre Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cinque Terre €16Santiago €4.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cinque Terre
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Cinque Terre:
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Ferry Day Pass€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cinque Terre
Also for Cinque Terre, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Cinque Terre to La Spezia by Car or Van: $156
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:
- Transfer to Valparaiso Cruise Terminal with Winery & Town Tour: $109
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49
- Transfer to San Antonio port with Valparaiso & Casablanca tour: $87
- Transfer from Valparaiso or San Antonio Port + Condor Watching Tour: $230
- Transfer from Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski to Santiago: $83
- Transfer from Santiago To Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski: $100
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago Centro Commune: $52
- Transfer Santiago-Viña del Mar / Viña del Mar-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago-Valparaiso / Valparaiso-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Transfer Santiago Airport to the commune of Providencia: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Cinque Terre or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Cinque Terre 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 dayCinque Terre €72Santiago €19
Typical Food Prices in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Whole Pizza€9.50
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Panini€3.75
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€52
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Fresh Focaccia€2.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Sunset Spritz Masterclass with Dinner in Cinque Terre: $213
- Cinque Terre Food Tour (half day): $298
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
- 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.Cinque Terre €13Santiago €40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cinque Terre's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Double Kayak Rental (One Hour)€10
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Bagni Eden Beach Club Umbrella€16
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Cinque Terre Card (One Day)€5.00
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Cinque Terre Card (Three Days)€12
Tours and Activities in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cinque Terre Villages Walking panoramic tour: $52
- Lemon tour in Vernazza with tasting of our limoncino and wine: $54
- Marine Biology & Snorkelling Experience in the Cinque Terre : $65
- Kayak experience with Carnassa Tour in Cinque Terre + Snorkeling: $80
- Exclusive E-Bike Tour to Cinque Terre from Monterosso : $81
- La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour: $93
- Kayak tour from Monterosso to Vernazza: $96
- E-Bike Tour in Cinque Terre with Aperitif in Farmhouse: $105
- Cinque Terre Morning Tour: $119
- Day/Sunset tour in Cinque Terre on board a typical Ligurian gozzo boat: $119
- The heart of the 5 Terre: Monterosso and national park ebike tour: $119
- Cinque Terre Sunset Tour : $131
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 dayCinque Terre €6.71Santiago €7.15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Cinque Terre:
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Glass of Local Wine€2.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Cinque Terre
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cinque Terre:
- BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class: $71
- Pesto Class and Wine Tasting in Vernazza, Cinque Terre: $74
- Cinque terre wine tour and tasting with the somelier: $80
- Eco Hiking and Wine Tasting in Cinque Terre : $107
- Private Tour of Cinque Terre's Wine tasting with a local: $156
- Cinque Terre Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings: $167
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 Cinque Terre and Santiago, we can see that Cinque Terre is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cinque Terre or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 3080 times larger than the population of Cinque Terre. When comparing the sizes of Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Cinque Terre or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cinque Terre as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Cinque Terre for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cinque Terre is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Cinque Terre average around 24°C (75°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Cinque Terre usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Cinque Terre gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryCinque Terre 24°C (75°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cinque Terre or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Cinque Terre are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Cinque Terre in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Cinque Terre is a little warmer than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cinque Terre averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
It's quite rainy in Cinque Terre. In October, Cinque Terre usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Cinque Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 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 AprilCinque Terre 17°C (63°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Cinque Terre or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Cinque Terre during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Cinque Terre for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Cinque Terre is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cinque Terre in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre usually gets more rain in January than Santiagoin July. Cinque Terre gets 100 mm (3.9 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 JulyCinque Terre 8°C (46°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Cinque Terre or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cinque Terre and Santiago. The spring months attract visitors to Cinque Terre because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Cinque Terre is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Cinque Terre average around 14°C (57°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Cinque Terre usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Cinque Terre gets 85 mm (3.3 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 OctoberCinque Terre 14°C (57°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Cinque Terre
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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