Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Colonia del Sacramento?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Colonia del Sacramento and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Colonia del Sacramento is in the Rio de la Plata region of Uruguay. It is filled with old colonial buildings and cobbled streets, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, sandwiched in between the Portuguese colony of Brazil and the Spanish Viceroyalty of the River Plate, later Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. Its strategic position and use as a smuggling port meant that its sovereignty was constantly contested and the city changed hands several times between Spain and Portugal. The irresistibly picturesque town's charm and its proximity to Buenos Aires draw thousands of Argentine and other visitors on weekends and in summer. Prices rise in these periods and it can be difficult to find a room so make sure to book your trip well in advance.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Colonia del Sacramento is $67, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $141. 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 Colonia del Sacramento and Santiago in more detail.
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Also for Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
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For Colonia del Sacramento, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
For Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Colonia del Sacramento and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Colonia del Sacramento much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Colonia del Sacramento would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Colonia del Sacramento 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 Colonia del Sacramento.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Colonia del Sacramento Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 220 times larger than the population of Colonia del Sacramento. When comparing the sizes of Colonia del Sacramento 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Colonia del Sacramento as well as Santiago.
In the summer, Colonia del Sacramento is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F).
Colonia del Sacramento usually gets more rain in January than Santiago. Colonia del Sacramento gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Santiago and Colonia del Sacramento are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In April, Colonia del Sacramento is generally a little warmer than Santiago. Daily temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento average around 18°C (65°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It's quite rainy in Colonia del Sacramento. In April, Colonia del Sacramento usually receives more rain than Santiago. Colonia del Sacramento gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Santiago and Colonia del Sacramento during the winter are popular places to visit.
Colonia del Sacramento is a little warmer than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Colonia del Sacramento averages around 12°C (53°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Colonia del Sacramento usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Santiago. Colonia del Sacramento gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Colonia del Sacramento and Santiago.
In the spring, Colonia del Sacramento is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F).
Colonia del Sacramento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Colonia del Sacramento usually receives more rain than Santiago. Colonia del Sacramento gets 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Colonia del Sacramento | Santiago | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 22°C (71°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 21°C (69°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 23°C (74°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |