Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Hiroshima?
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 Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima 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: Hiroshima or Santiago?
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
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 Japan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan, 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 dayHiroshima $119Santiago $146
The average daily cost (per person) in Hiroshima is $119, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $146. 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 Hiroshima and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHiroshima $63Santiago $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHiroshima $126Santiago $212
Compare Hotels in Hiroshima and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Hiroshima 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: Hiroshima Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hiroshima $9.49Santiago $5.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Hiroshima Port Terminal ↔ Hiroshima: $119
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $156
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $173
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $173
- Private Airport Transfer: Hiroshima Airport ⇄ Hiroshima City: $182
- Hiroshima City: Private Transfer to/from Hiroshima Airport: $189
- Private Airport Transfer: Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) ↔ Hotel in City: $193
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $244
- Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City: $256
- Private Transfer Hiroshima Airport: $276
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$1.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $467
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Clos Apalta Winery - Tour with Private Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
- Private Transfer to Ski Centers: $299
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $285
- Transfer Private hotel to Cruise ship in Puerto San Antonio or Valparaiso: $270
- Private Transfer Between Santiago and Cruise Port: $270
- Santiago de Chile: Private Transfer to San Antonio / Port: $270
- Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch: $269
- Private cruise transfer: Puerto San Antonio or Valparaíso ↔ Santiago: $260
- Portillo and Laguna Del Inca, Exclusive Guide and Private Transfer: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Hiroshima or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Hiroshima 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 dayHiroshima $49Santiago $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hiroshima and International Style Okonomiyaki Dinner at Mitchan: $21
- Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Dinner & Hiroshima Kagura Performance: $31
- Hiroshima Night Walk & Traditional Okonomiyaki Dinner Tour: $52
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $59
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $82
- Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima: $95
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $103
- Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide: $107
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Hiroshima with Machiko's Family: $109
- Refined Japanese Home Cooking Class Private Lesson in HIROSHIMA: $152
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $182
- Hiroshima Food Tour: $191
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.82
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Hamburger$2.42
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Dinner$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $56
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $56
- 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
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $99
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Barrio Italia Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $119
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hiroshima $5.27Santiago $46
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- Irifuneyama Memorial Museum Admission Ticket: $1.62
- Hiroshima LAGOON Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign: $6.49
- Yamato Museum Permanent Exhibition Ticket: $6.49
- LAGOON Nightclub Admission Ticket(For Foreign): $6.76
- Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea): $6.76
- Yamato Museum and Irifuneyama Memorial Museum Combo Ticket: $6.81
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour Miyoshi City's Old Town Legend: $9.99
- Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket: $12
- Hiroshima Citrus Tasting and Discovery Tour: $15
- HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER Admission Ticket: $16
- Hiroshima Walking Tour with a Local Buddy: $19
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $20
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial portugués: $27
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 1 Day Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Tour from Santiago: $51
- 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $30
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago (Standard): $290
- All Santiago in One Day: Private Guided Tour: $250
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $60
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & El Morado Lodge and Spa: $147
- Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour: $270
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHiroshima $12Santiago $8.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Hiroshima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hiroshima:
- Half-Day Saijo Tour Sake Tasting and Brewery Tour in Hiroshima: $103
- Saijo Sake Tasting and Brewery Walking Tour in Hiroshima: $262
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
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Tour Viña Santa Carolina in Santiago with 3 wine tasting: $53
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $55
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $61
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $65
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $70
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $75
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $75
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hiroshima and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Hiroshima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hiroshima Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hiroshima or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Hiroshima. When comparing the sizes of Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Hiroshima or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Hiroshima during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hiroshima this time of year.
In the summer, Hiroshima is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hiroshima in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hiroshima. Hiroshima usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Hiroshima gets 238 mm (9.4 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 JanuaryHiroshima 26°C (79°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Hiroshima or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hiroshima and Santiago. Many travelers come to Hiroshima for the shopping scene.
In October, Hiroshima is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Hiroshima average around 17°C (63°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Hiroshima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hiroshima usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Hiroshima gets 102 mm (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 AprilHiroshima 17°C (63°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Hiroshima or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hiroshima as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Hiroshima in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Hiroshima can get quite cold in the winter. Hiroshima is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Hiroshima averages around 4°C (40°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Hiroshima usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Hiroshima gets 49 mm (1.9 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 JulyHiroshima 4°C (40°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Hiroshima or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Hiroshima are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Hiroshima is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hiroshima in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Hiroshima. In April, Hiroshima usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Hiroshima gets 168 mm (6.6 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 OctoberHiroshima 14°C (56°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Hiroshima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (40°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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