Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Glasgow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Glasgow or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Glasgow 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: Glasgow or Santiago?
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
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 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, 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 dayGlasgow £144Santiago £114
The average daily cost (per person) in Glasgow is £144, while the average daily cost in Santiago is £114. 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 Glasgow and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGlasgow £74Santiago £88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGlasgow £148Santiago £176
Compare Hotels in Glasgow and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Glasgow 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: Glasgow Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Glasgow £27Santiago £4.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Easy Bus Transfer Between Airport and City Center: $13
- Glasgow hotels to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Arrivals Airport Transfer to City Accommodations: $55
- Glasgow Private Transfer from Glasgow city centre to Glasgow (GLA) Airport: $64
- Glasgow Private Transfer from Glasgow Airport to City centre: $65
- Private Transfer from Glasgow City Hotels to Greenock Cruise Port: $85
- Departure Private Transfer Glasgow City to Glasgow GLA Airport by Business Car: $93
- Departure Private Transfers: Glasgow City to Glasgow Airport GLA in Business Car: $98
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glenshee Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $104
- Private Airport Transfer from and to Glasgow : $120
- Departure Private Transfer Glasgow City to Glasgow GLA Airport by Luxury Car: $139
- Glasgow Airport Transfer: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Luxury Van: $145
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£0.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $539
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Visit Montes Winery (7th World Best Wine) & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $273
- from Santiago airport private arrival transfer to the Valparaiso pier: $251
- Transfer To Valle Nevado Private for small groups: $250
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Valparaíso,Viña del Mar or San Antonio: $250
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Viña del Mar: $237
- City Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $234
- Transfer Santiago - Valparaíso: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Glasgow or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Glasgow 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 dayGlasgow £45Santiago £11
Typical Food Prices in Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market£1.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $146
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada£1.52
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Hamburger£2.02
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Dinner£21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai: $109
- Sunset at Alyan Family Wines Winery with Dinner: $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
- 4-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner and Show: $150
- Private Dinner and Show with Transfers: $158
- Traditional Chilean Cooking Class with a Local in Her Santiago Countryside Home: $168
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Glasgow £22Santiago £38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)£12
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Two Bike Rental£34
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Glasgow Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Uncover Historic In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Discover Glasgow's Imperial Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- City Center Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Glasgow City Centre Daily Walking Tour: 10:30am, 2pm & 5pm: $15
- Private Historical Walking Tour: $16
- Street Art Guided Walking Tour: $18
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Experience Wildlife Encounter in Provincia Mountain of Chile.: $235
- Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
- 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
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
- Andes Day Volcano 8k Private Tour : $230
- Andes Half-Day Private Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting: $190
- Andes Sunset: shared tour with Asado in the mountain: $90
- Andes Whitewater Rafting Adventure plus Winery Tour and Tasting: $199
- Authentic Andes Adventure: Private Horse Riding and Cheese & Wine: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGlasgow £15Santiago £6.78
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine£12
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie£3.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $23
- Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint: $24
- Secrets & Summer Serves at Glengoyne Distillery: $25
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $44
- Glasgow Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $70
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $75
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $125
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $187
- Guided Electric Bike Tour with a Distillery Visit: $188
- Pints & Past: Glasgow Pub Tour: $459
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
- Concha y Toro Ticket and Tour with Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Wine tour: $63
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Private Tour: Santa Rita Vineyard with Wine Tastings: $72
- From Concha y Toro Marqués Half-Day Wine Tasting: $89
- 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
- Premium Wine Tasting and Tour at Santa Rita with Transport: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Glasgow and Santiago, we can see that Glasgow is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Glasgow 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 Glasgow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Glasgow 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 Glasgow Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Glasgow or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Glasgow. When comparing the sizes of Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Glasgow or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Glasgow during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Glasgow for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Glasgow is generally cooler than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Glasgow average around 15°C (59°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Glasgow usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Glasgow gets 99 mm (3.9 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 JanuaryGlasgow 15°C (59°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Glasgow and Santiago. Many visitors come to Glasgow in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Glasgow is much colder than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Glasgow averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Glasgow gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Glasgow usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Glasgow gets 163 mm (6.4 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 AprilGlasgow 10°C (49°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Glasgow as well as Santiago. Most visitors come to Glasgow for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Glasgow can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Glasgow is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Glasgow in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
Glasgow receives a lot of rain in the winter. Glasgow usually gets more rain in January than Santiagoin July. Glasgow gets 165 mm (6.5 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 JulyGlasgow 3°C (38°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Glasgow are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Glasgow because of the activities around the city.
In April, Glasgow is generally much colder than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Glasgow average around 7°C (45°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Glasgow usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Glasgow 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 OctoberGlasgow 7°C (45°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Glasgow
| Glasgow | Santiago | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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