Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Dijon?
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 Dijon or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dijon 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: Dijon or Santiago?
Dijon
Dijon is a city in eastern France, capital of the Cote-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region. Archaeological finds in this area date back to the Neolithic period, but Dijon later became a Roman settlement before later becoming home to the Dukes of Burgundy between the 11th and 15th centuries. Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power, one of the great European centers of art, learning and science. The city has retained varied architectural styles from many of the main periods of the past millennium, including Capetian, Gothic, and Renaissance. Many still-inhabited town houses in the city's central district date from the 18th century and earlier. Dijon is famous for Dijon mustard which originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice, the acidic green juice of not-quite-ripe grapes, for vinegar in the traditional mustard recipe. Dijon is one of France's most appealing cities. Filled with elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings, the lively center is wonderful for strolling, especially if you like to mix your cultural enrichment with excellent food, fine wine and shopping.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to France, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in France, 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 dayDijon €188Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Dijon is €188, 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 Dijon and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDijon €80Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDijon €160Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Dijon and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Dijon 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: Dijon Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dijon €36Santiago €4.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dijon:
- Private driver in Mercedes to visit the highlights and transfer to Dijon: $540
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:
- 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 Dijon or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Dijon 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 dayDijon €84Santiago €19
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.Dijon €25Santiago €40
Tours and Activities in Dijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dijon are as follows:
- Dijon City Self Guided Walking Tour through Smartphone App: $8.67
- Dijon Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.57
- More than just Mustard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Dijon: $9.99
- Enjoy a photo tour with a professional photographer: $56
- Wine, cheese and Burgundy treasures tasting experience: $58
- Dijon City Tour : Highlights Tour with Gourmet Break: $66
- Dijon City Tour by Bike: $66
- Tour Dijon with a Professional Photographer: $72
- Half-Day Guided Gourmet Bike Tour: $85
- Bike tour and Tastings in the Vineyards of Burgundy: $89
- 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local: $121
- Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District: $160
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 dayDijon €29Santiago €7.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Dijon
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Dijon:
- ✨ Masterclass Chardonnay - Wine tasting in Dijon : $41
- Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $42
- Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $42
- Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop: $58
- La Cave du Palais Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience: $65
- Small group Burgundy tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon: $104
- Côte de Beaune Half-Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $129
- Côte de Nuits Half Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $132
- Côte de Beaune Half-Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $132
- From Burgundy Villages and Wine Tasting Tour: $188
- Dijon Wine Tour Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune Vineyards : $192
- Burgundy Villages and Wine Tour from Dijon: $192
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 Dijon and Santiago, we can see that Dijon is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dijon 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 Dijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dijon 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 Dijon Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dijon or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Dijon. When comparing the sizes of Dijon 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 Dijon 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 Dijon has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Dijon or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Dijon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Dijon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Dijon is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dijon in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Dijon usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Dijon gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryDijon 21°C (70°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Dijon or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Dijon during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Dijon because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Dijon is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Dijon average around 13°C (55°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Dijon usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Dijon gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilDijon 13°C (55°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Dijon or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dijon and Santiago. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Dijon this time of year.
It's quite cold in Dijon in the winter. Dijon is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Dijon averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
In January, Dijon usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Dijon gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyDijon 3°C (38°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Dijon or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dijon as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Dijon for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Dijon is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dijon in April average around 11°C (53°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
Dijon usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Dijon gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberDijon 11°C (53°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Dijon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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