Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Hanoi?
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 Hanoi 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 Hanoi 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: Hanoi or Santiago?
Hanoi
Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.
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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, 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 dayHanoi $57Santiago $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $155. 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 Hanoi and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Santiago $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Santiago $226
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi 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: Hanoi Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.57Santiago $5.56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:
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Taxi to Bus Station$1.14
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.05
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.29
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to your Hotel: $7.40
- Private Transfer: Hanoi Airport - Sapa - Halong - Ninh Binh: $7.90
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.01
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- Hanoi Private Transfer: $9.90
- Budget Shared Transfer Noi Bai Airport HAN to Hanoi Hotels: $9.99
- Hanoi City Transfer to Noi Bai Airport & Vice Versa_Private Car: $10
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa: $11
- Private car transfer from Hanoi Airport to Hotels: $12
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport and Hanoi Center: $12
- Private Transfer from Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to Hanoi Port: $13
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$1.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Airport Transfer: Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $84
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Santiago Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $104
- City Tour Santiago with Exclusive Guide + Private Transfer: $270
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Clos Apalta Winery - Tour with Private Transfer: $300
- Cruise Ship Transfer to Valparaiso Port with 6 Hour tour + Winery: $89
- Cruise Terminal Transfer from Valparaíso & Wine Tasting: $129
- Departure Transfer Santiago de Chile to Santiago Airport SCL: $82
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $104
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Hanoi 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 dayHanoi $23Santiago $23
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:
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High End Dinner (for Two)$11
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.19
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Bowl of Pho$0.76
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Private Sapa Cooking Class With Ethnic Minorities Chef From Sapa: $1.87
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.87
- Private Hanoi Cycling Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By Bike: $1.87
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Walking food tour & Train Street visit small group: $18
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making: $20
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $22
- Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.94
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Hamburger$2.57
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Dinner$27
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: $56
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $57
- Mercado Meals Santiago Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $59
- Mercado Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $60
- 4h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $77
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Lastarria Food Tour: Wine, Bites & Social Culinary Experience: $98
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $99
- Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!: $99
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Santiago Food Tour: Bohemian Flavors and Local Gems: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.11Santiago $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi
Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Puppet Theater$1.52
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.52
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National History Museum$1.52
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.66
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hanoi Old Quarter Sightseeing Tour by Traditional Cyclo Rickshaw: $1.87
- Hanoi Highlights: History, Heritage & Egg Coffee Experience Tour: $1.87
- Hanoi Old Quarter Customized City Sightseeing Private Tour: $1.87
- 2-4 Day Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider, Sleeper Bus: $1.87
- Hanoi Old Quarter Shore Excursion from Halong Port Full-Day Tour: $1.87
- Hanoi City Private Tour with Bat Trang Village, Water Puppet Show: $1.87
- Hanoi City Cycling Tour: West Lake, Old Quarter & Cultural Sights: $1.87
- Ha Long Bay Cruise Tour with Canoe, Kayaking, Titov Island: $1.87
- Cat Ba National Park & Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2-Day Adventure Tour: $1.87
- 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Adventure: Cycling, Trekking, Rafting: $1.87
- Full-Day Mai Chau Valley Tour from Hanoi with Cycling, Culture: $1.87
- Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Day Tour: National Park, Cave: $1.87
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $11
- Historical Sights Walking Tour: $15
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- History Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $21
- Santiago Sightseeing Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $25
- Tour of Santiago with Professional Photography: $25
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $25
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- City Tour Santiago - Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.34Santiago $8.64
Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hanoi Night Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Free Shots: $40
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- "Chile in Your Glass" Wine Tasting.: $22
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $61
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $65
- Valparaíso and Vineyard of the Sea with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $70
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $75
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $75
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hanoi is in Asia 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 Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi 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 Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago than you might in Hanoi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hanoi Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hanoi. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi 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 Hanoi or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hanoi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hanoi or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
Hanoi is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryHanoi 29°C (84°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Santiago. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Hanoi is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hanoi in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilHanoi 25°C (77°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
In January, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 17°C (63°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JulyHanoi 17°C (63°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Hanoi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hanoi is much warmer than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHanoi 24°C (75°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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