Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Santiago, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Florence or Santiago?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €154Santiago €132
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €132. 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 Florence and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Santiago €103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Santiago €206
Compare Hotels in Florence and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Santiago €5.07
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer to/from Rome with Wi-Fi and Sockets: $5.30
- From The Mall Firenze Shuttle Transfer: $15
- Shared Bus Transfer to/from Pisa Airport: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Florence Train Station: $35
- Florence hotels to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $51
- Private Departure Transfer to Florence SMN Train Station : $51
- From La Spezia: Round-Trip Bus Transfer to Florence: $52
- Private Florence Airport to Hotel Transfer: $59
- Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence to the Airport: $59
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€1.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $539
- Visit Montes Winery (7th World Best Wine) & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $272
- Private Transfer From Santiago airport to San Antonio Pier or Valparaiso Pier : $251
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Valparaíso,Viña del Mar or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to San Antonio: $236
- City Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $234
- Santiago Private Transfer: Santiago Airport to San Antonio Cruise Port : $216
- Transfer Santiago - Viña del Mar: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Florence 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 dayFlorence €36Santiago €12
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $23
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $25
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $40
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $46
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.77
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Hamburger€2.35
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Dinner€24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Sunset Winery Tour with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $45
- Sunset at Alyan Family Wines Winery with Dinner: $92
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai: $109
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $117
- Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Private Tour: Santiago at Night with Dinner and Show: $131
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $131
- 4-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner and Show: $150
- Private Dinner and Show with Transfers: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Santiago €44
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $0.02
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.66
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.66
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.25
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.26
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.26
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.25
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- The Towers of Florence Self-Guided Tour: $4.58
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.43
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
- Private Half-Day Guided Tour of the City of Santiago.: $280
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $23
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of Yungay The Coolest Neighborhood in Chile: $35
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- A Private Tour of Valparaiso with an experienced local guide.: $195
- Adventure and Viewpoints in Cajón del Maipo: $255
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
- Andean Tour: $158
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
- Andes Half-Day Private Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting: $190
- Andes Sunset: shared tour with Asado in the mountain: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Santiago €7.88
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $22
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Italy Private Wine Tasting Experience : $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $42
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official: $37
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
- Concha y Toro Ticket and Tour with Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $62
- Undurraga Wine tour: $63
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- From Concha y Toro Marqués Half-Day Wine Tasting: $89
- Private Tour: Undurraga Vineyard Experience with Premium Wine Tasting: $92
- half day wine tour to concha y toro from Santiago seasonal offer: $95
- From Maipo Valley Wine Tour: $99
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
- Private Tour: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso Tour with Wine Tasting in Casablanca Valley: $143
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Santiago, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Florence or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Florence during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences.
Florence is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
Florence usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryFlorence 25°C (77°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Florence or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Santiago. Many visitors come to Florence in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Florence is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Florence in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
In October, Florence usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 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 AprilFlorence 16°C (61°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Florence or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Florence as well as Santiago. Most visitors come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Florence is generally cooler than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 7°C (45°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Florence usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyFlorence 7°C (45°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Florence or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Florence because of the natural beauty.
Florence is around the same temperature as Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Florence usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberFlorence 14°C (57°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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