Which place is cheaper, Valparaiso or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg or Valparaiso?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hamburg and Valparaiso can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Valparaiso?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
Valparaiso
Valparaiso, often referred to as Valpo, is an attractive city on the Pacific Coast in Chile. The city has a population of about 300,000 and is only 120 kilometers west of Santiago. The city's main industries aside from tourism include shipping and petroleum refining.
Valparaiso is popular with travelers because of its bohemian culture and brightly colored homes. It also offers some wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Although the city is short on specific sights, the atmosphere and beautiful setting make it a wonderful place to visit.
Valparaiso has a mild Mediterranean climate that is comparable to San Francisco or Santa Barbara. The summer is dry but fog is common year around. Rain can be heavy during the winter season and snow falls occasionally in the highest parts of the city. Winds can also be strong during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, 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 dayHamburg €142Valparaiso €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €142, while the average daily cost in Valparaiso is €71. 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 Hamburg and Valparaiso in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Valparaiso €31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Valparaiso €62
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Valparaiso
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Valparaiso? 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Valparaiso Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Valparaiso €4.17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $102
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Car: $145
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $114
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $100
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $107
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $96
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $80
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $97
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $107
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $80
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $97
- Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€2.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valparaiso
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valparaiso:
- Private Transfer Cruise Port to Santiago with Wine tour & tasting: $235
- Private Transfer From Valparaiso Or Viña Del Mar To San Antonio: $133
- Private Transfer Viña del Mar to Santiago Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from San Antonio Port to Valparaiso or Viña del Mar.: $133
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago Hotels: $200
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Hotel or port To Santiago Airport or Hotel: $110
- Private Transfer from Viña Del Mar or Valparaiso City Hotel To Santiago City: $89
- Private Transfer from Viña del Mar to Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport: $248
- Transfer Valparaiso Cruise Terminal to Santiago + Tour & Winery: $99
- Valparaiso to Santiago Private Transfer or Santiago to Valparaiso: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Valparaiso?
Prices for flights to both Valparaiso and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €60Valparaiso €33
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $56
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $56
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Reeperbahn Tour and Dinner Voucher St. Pauli for Connoisseurs: $67
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $67
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour with 7 Authentic Local Dishes: $111
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $127
- Eat Like a Local in Private & Personalized Food Tour: $199
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $524
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $524
Typical Food Prices in Valparaiso
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Valparaiso:
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Empanada€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valparaiso
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valparaiso.
- 3hr Viña del Mar Cooking Class with local : Ceviche & Leche Asada: $29
- Cooking Classes in Viña del Mar Learn to Make Tapas and Desserts: $75
- Learn to Cook Like a Local: Cooking Class in a Viña del Mar Home: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Valparaiso €16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.16
- Hamburg Relax Lounge – Private Massage Experience by NAIPO: $1.18
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.45
- City tour through Hamburg St. Georg – dreams, diversity, and tolerance: $2.33
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Neustadt - ramparts, Gängeviertel & Neustädter: $2.33
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt - warehouse, free port & duty-free: $2.33
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site - Warehouses & Cathedrals of Commerce: $2.33
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.41
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.41
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.41
- Free Tour: History of the Port, Red Light District and the Beatles: $3.41
- Hamburg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.57
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valparaiso
Here are a few typical costs in Valparaiso for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Tour€3.62
Tours and Activities in Valparaiso
Here are a few actual costs in Valparaiso for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Podcast Tour Valparaíso Valparaíso Vertical: $5.47
- Tour in Street Art, funiculars and port: $30
- Valparaiso : Private Custom Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $34
- Cultural Tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $38
- Walking Tour Valparaiso, History and Art Private Optional: $40
- Guided Panoramic Tour in Valparaíso: $40
- Famous Viña del Mar! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Valparaiso in Depth : Walking Tour Exclusive: $40
- Guided tour Vina del Mar Reñaca beaches music and nature: $45
- Explore and Sail Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour: $58
- Valparaíso Viña del Mar Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Valparaiso €6.73
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $21
- The Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $23
- Party Walk & legendary pub crawl through St. Paul & Reeperbahn: $25
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $28
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $28
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- The Crawl Co Pub Crawl in Hamburg Free Beer and Shots: $34
- Hamburg Private Pub Crawl Nightlife Experience with Local Guide: $34
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl U Bahn Bars and Reeperbahn Club: $40
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $335
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $419
Typical Alcohol Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Beer€0.86
Sample the Local Flavors in Valparaiso
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Valparaiso:
- Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago with Tour and Wine Tasting: $100
- From Santiago: Aconcagua Valley Wine Tour: $129
- Private Wine Tour in Valparaiso: $290
- A Valparaíso 100% Private Tour + Casablanca Wine Tasting: $320
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Valparaiso, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Valparaiso much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe and Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valparaiso 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg than you might in Valparaiso.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Valparaiso Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Valparaiso?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Valparaiso. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Valparaiso, 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.
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.