Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Copenhagen and Santiago can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Copenhagen or Santiago?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
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 Adventure Tours to Denmark, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark, 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 dayCopenhagen $278Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $278, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $150. 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 Copenhagen and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $99Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $198Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $79Santiago $5.41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $114
- Private Transfer to/from Copenhagen Airport CPH: $126
- Copenhagen Airport Transfer Service | English Speaking: $135
- Private Transfer Airport To/From Cruise Port: $173
- Private Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $274
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$1.13
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 Copenhagen or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $116Santiago $23
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $38
- The Nørrebro Street Art & Food Tour: $55
- Copenhagen : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $105
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $124
- Copenhagen Cooking Class: Nordic Cooking Class with Open Bar: $125
- Modern City Food Tour: $149
- E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $157
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.88
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Hamburger$2.50
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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.
- 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.Copenhagen $34Santiago $47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$9.44
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Coffee$15
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Copenhagen Zoo Tower Entry Ticket: $3.93
- Danish Architecture Center Entrance Ticket: $9.44
- THE TUBE Copenhagen Entrance Ticket: $15
- Danish Jewish Museum Entry Ticket: $16
- Danish War Museum Entry Ticket: $17
- Group Walking Tour - City Highlights - 2 Hours: $19
- The Museum of Danish Resistance Entrance Ticket: $19
- Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket: $20
- Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket: $22
- ENIGMA Museum Day Ticket: $22
- National Museum of Denmark Entry Ticket: $22
- The Royal Danish Theatre Guided Tour: $24
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
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCopenhagen $15Santiago $8.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $47
- Private Wine Tasting Boat Tour: $189
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 Copenhagen and Santiago, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Copenhagen. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Copenhagen or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Copenhagen as well as Santiago. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
Copenhagen is cooler than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
Copenhagen usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Copenhagen gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryCopenhagen 17°C (63°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Copenhagen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Copenhagen for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Copenhagen is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Copenhagen in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
In October, Copenhagen usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Copenhagen gets 59 mm (2.3 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 AprilCopenhagen 10°C (50°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Copenhagen during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Copenhagen in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Copenhagen can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Copenhagen is generally much colder than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 1°C (33°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Copenhagen usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Copenhagen gets 51 mm (2 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 JulyCopenhagen 1°C (33°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Copenhagen and Santiago. Most visitors come to Copenhagen for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Copenhagen is much colder than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Copenhagen usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Copenhagen gets 42 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 OctoberCopenhagen 7°C (45°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Copenhagen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 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.