Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Da Nang?
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 Da Nang or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Santiago? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Da Nang or Santiago?
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
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 Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
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Da Nang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $56Santiago $145
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $56, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $145. 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 Da Nang and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Santiago $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Santiago $210
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang 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: Da Nang Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Santiago $5.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Private car transfer from the airport to hotel Da Nang / Hoi An: $4.43
- Da Nang Airport Private Transfer to Hoi An & Da Nang City: $5.00
- Da Nang Airport (DAD) to Da Nang/Hoi An – Private Transfer: $5.15
- Providing Airport Transfer Services Da Nang: $5.93
- Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
- DAD Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $7.18
- PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport to/from Da Nang & Hoi An hotels: $7.20
- Danang/Hoi An/Hue private transfers - all fees inclusive: $8.00
- Da Nang airport transfer to Hotel Da Nang city: $10
- Danang - Hoi An - Hue: Transfer Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $10
- Da Nang Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang HTL-APT (DAD): $10
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$1.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Transfer to/from Santiago Airport (SCL): $15
- SCL Airport Private Transfer ⇄ Santiago/Providencia/Las Condes: $18
- Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $30
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago: $34
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Private Airport Transfer: Santiago Airport (SCL) → Hotel: $37
- Private Airport Transfer: Santiago Airport SCL to Hotel: $40
- Santiago de Chile Airport Transfer: $40
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $42
- Santiago to Santiago Airport (SCL) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Santiago Int Airport (SCL) to Santiago - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Da Nang 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 dayDa Nang $27Santiago $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Ho Chi Minh City Authentic Street Food Tour With Local Students: $7.91
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Da Nang Han River Night Cruise Sightseeing And Dinner Option: $20
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $22
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour: $29
- Vietnamese Banh Xeo Cooking Class w.t Traditional Recipes-Private: $30
- Da Nang Street Food Tour On Scooter - up to 12 Tastings: $32
- Da Nang Private Tour Poseidon Dinner Cruise and Hotel Transfer: $33
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang: $35
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.82
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Hamburger$2.41
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Dinner$25
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: $56
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $56
- Mercado Meals Santiago Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $59
- Mercado Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $60
- 4h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $77
- Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!: $99
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $99
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Casillero del Diablo Night Experience – Cellars, Wine & Dinner: $110
- Barrio Italia Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $119
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Santiago $46
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass: $1.90
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 2 Day Tour: $1.90
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and My Son Sanctuary Heritage Experience: $1.90
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.77
- Vietnam Da Nang Museum Admission Ticket: $4.00
- Da Nang Ultimate Highlights Tour With Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills: $5.00
- Da Nang Night Cruise on Han River with Optional Shows or Massage: $5.00
- Discover Marble Mountains, Son Tra, Hai Van Pass Tour: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Heritage Show: $5.00
- Da Nang Nightlife Cruise on Han River with Show, Bar or Massage: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Full Day Customized Tour: $5.00
- Da Nang City Tasting Local Streeet Food Private Tour With Student: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $11
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $11
- Historical Sights Walking Tour: $15
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- History Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $21
- Santiago Sightseeing Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
- City Tour Santiago - Walking Tour: $29
- Guided Walking Tour through the Historic Center: $30
- City Tour of Santiago, Chile: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.05Santiago $8.10
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
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Tour Viña Santa Carolina in Santiago with 3 wine tasting: $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: $65
- 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
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $75
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Da Nang is in Asia 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 Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Da Nang Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang 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 Da Nang or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Da Nang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Da Nang or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Da Nang is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Da Nang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Da Nang is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Da Nang in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
In January, Da Nang is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 22°C (71°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Santiagoin July. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter. January to July in Da Nang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Santiago. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Da Nang is much warmer than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Da Nang usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 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 OctoberDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Da Nang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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