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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, 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 dayDa Nang $55Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, 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 Da Nang and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Santiago $218
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 $5.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Airport by Private Car: $5.00
- Da Nang Airport Transfer to Da Nang Hotel by Private Car: $5.00
- Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
- PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport to/from Da Nang & Hoi An hotels: $8.00
- Danang Private Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Hue: Private Transfer to/from Da Nang via Many Attractions: $15
- Hue: Private Transfer to Da Nang with Sightseeing Stops: $15
- Private transfer Danang airport - Hotels in Danang: $15
- Hue: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An via Many Attractions: $16
- Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $16
- Hoi An Transfer to/from Hue by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $18
- From Hue: One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Hoi An: $19
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:
- Santiago Airport (SCL) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $18
- Santiago de Chile Airport Private Transfer: $25
- Official Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $27
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Santiago de Chile: $40
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Farellones Full Day Roundtrip Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santiago, Chile : $43
- Santiago Int Airport (SCL) to Santiago - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Santiago to Santiago Airport (SCL) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $45
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49
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 $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
- HộiAnTrà Quế farming &Cooking Class-BasketBoat Ride,Crab fishing: $26
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
- Da Nang Food Tour Motorbike & Sightseeing By Ao Dai Lady Rider: $38
- 5 traditional dishes Da Nang cooking class with market trip: $39
- Seafood dinner, night market, sightseeing by night: $39
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $39
- Da Nang Evening Food Tour: $47
- 6-Hour Cooking Class in Danang (JDN1): $50
- Discover Da Nang by Night on a Private Food Tour: $53
- Hue Countryside Bike Tour & Cooking Class: $71
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.Da Nang $13Santiago $47
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Day Tour to Bana Hills with Golden Bridge: $7.76
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Da Nang: $8.54
- Experience Da Nang Han River Local Cruise by Night: $9.00
- Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
- Combo Dragon Cruise by Yatch-Tasty Local Beer & Champa Dance: $17
- Beautiful Night Cruise Experience in Han River Da Nang: $18
- Exploring Beautiful Charming Da Nang Show Ticket: $19
- Full Day Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills Small Group Tour: $21
- Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain Sunset tour : $22
- Da Nang Street Food Private Tour With Female Tour Guide: $25
- Danang City Full Day Tours: $25
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: $9.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $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
- Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.91Santiago $8.40
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 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) |
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.