Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Grand-Bourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Grand-Bourg or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and Santiago can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Grand-Bourg or Santiago?
Grand-Bourg
Marie-Galante is an island of the Guadeloupe archipelago, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. Sometimes called the "Big Pancake" for its circular shape and flat terrain, the island is a prime location for sugar fields which provide the ingredients for Marie Galante's famous cane juice rum. The island is also known for its many windmills, beaches, and historic plantations.
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 in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrand-Bourg €180Santiago €132
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand-Bourg is €180, 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 Grand-Bourg and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrand-Bourg €98Santiago €103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrand-Bourg €196Santiago €206
Compare Hotels in Grand-Bourg and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Grand-Bourg 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: Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grand-Bourg €53Santiago €5.07
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:
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Arturo Merino Benítez Intl Airport: Shared Transfer: $24
- Departure Private Transfers : Santiago to Santiago Airport SCL in Luxury Van: $85
- Departure Transfer - Hotel in Santiago to Santiago International Airport: $35
- From Farellones/Valle Nevado Roundtrip Transfer: $35
- From Valle Nevado and Farellones with Transfer: $71
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $167
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Private Airport Transfer to/from Portillo Ski Resort: $210
- Private Round Trip Transfer on Santiago Of Chile City: $55
- Private Santiago Hotel or Airport Arrival Transfer to Viña del Mar or Valparaiso: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Grand-Bourg or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Grand-Bourg 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 dayGrand-Bourg €49Santiago €12
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 at Alyan Family Wines Winery with Dinner: $94
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai: $109
- Sunset Winery Tour with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $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.Grand-Bourg €26Santiago €44
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- La Paz from the Heights: Down hill Walking tour & Cable Cars: $12
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $15
- Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $23
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $23
- Skip the Line: Concha y Toro Traditional Tour Ticket: $25
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- Walking tour through Santiago: $26
- From Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour: $29
- Small-Group Tour to Valle Nevado and Farellones from Santiago: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrand-Bourg €39Santiago €7.88
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 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
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
- From Maipo Valley Wine Tour: $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
- Santa Rita: Ultra Premium Wine Tasting, Tour and Transport: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand-Bourg and Santiago, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands 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 Grand-Bourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand-Bourg 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 Grand-Bourg Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Grand-Bourg or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 820 times larger than the population of Grand-Bourg. When comparing the sizes of Grand-Bourg 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 Grand-Bourg or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand-Bourg experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand-Bourg and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand-Bourg year-round.
Grand-Bourg is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
Grand-Bourg gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Grand-Bourg gets 150 mm (5.9 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 JanuaryGrand-Bourg 27°C (81°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Grand-Bourg as well as Santiago. Grand-Bourg attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grand-Bourg in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Grand-Bourg receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Grand-Bourg gets 228 mm (9 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 AprilGrand-Bourg 27°C (80°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Grand-Bourg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand-Bourg throughout the year.
In January, Grand-Bourg is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 24°C (76°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Grand-Bourg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santiagoin July. Grand-Bourg gets 84 mm (3.3 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 JulyGrand-Bourg 24°C (76°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Grand-Bourg during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand-Bourg because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Grand-Bourg gets 123 mm (4.8 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 OctoberGrand-Bourg 26°C (78°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Grand-Bourg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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