Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Hvar?
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 Hvar 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 Hvar 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: Hvar or Santiago?
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
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 Croatia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia, 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 dayHvar €208Santiago €138
The average daily cost (per person) in Hvar is €208, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €138. 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 Hvar and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHvar €81Santiago €101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHvar €162Santiago €202
Compare Hotels in Hvar and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Hvar 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: Hvar Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hvar €51Santiago €4.98
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€1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Santiago Airport (SCL) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $18
- Official Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $27
- Private Transfer to Santiago Airport (SCL): $27
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago: $34
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $37
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Farellones Full Day Roundtrip Transfer: $40
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Santiago de Chile: $40
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $45
- Santiago to Santiago Airport (SCL) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Hvar or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Hvar 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 dayHvar €96Santiago €21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Cooking Class on Hvar Island: A Farm-to-Table Experience: $189
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $206
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner/Lunch: $295
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.74
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Hamburger€2.30
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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.
- Street Food Tour in Santiago with a Local Guide: $58
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!: $99
- Santiago Food Tour: Bohemian Flavors and Local Gems: $109
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $128
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hvar €19Santiago €44
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hvar’s Historical Old Town: $12
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $24
- Private Multi-Activity Experience in Adventure Park Hvar Jelsa: $27
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $32
- Local Delicacies Tasting Experience in Hvar Town: $32
- Stand Up Paddle school - learn to SUP and make your first SUP tour: $35
- Sunset Wine Boat Tour with Music Stari Grad Bay: $47
- Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands: $60
- Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar: $77
- Dolphin Watching Boat Tour in Hvar: $83
- Split: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar with Lunch: $92
- Sunset Sailing Tour on the Pakleni Islands: $94
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: $9.00
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- Santiago City Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $20
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $23
- Private Guided Walking Tour of the City Center: $24
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Tour of Santiago de Chile History and Culture: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26
- Santiago Half Day Culture Walking Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHvar €19Santiago €7.73
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar - Family Winery at a Hilltop: $92
- Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $116
- Sunset E Bike Tour and Wine Tasting on Hvar Island: $124
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $136
- Wine Tasting Tour: $170
- Exclusive Hvar Wine Tour - Scenic Views & Local Wines: $189
- Stari Grad Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Wine Tasting: $259
- From Split: Private Blue Lagoon & Pakleni with Wine Tasting: $2,567
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Traditional Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Official English: $27
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $59
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $75
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $75
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hvar and Santiago, we can see that Hvar is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hvar 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 Hvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hvar 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 Hvar Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hvar or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 1310 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Hvar 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 Hvar 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 Hvar has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Hvar or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Hvar are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hvar this time of year.
Hvar is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Hvar averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Hvar usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Hvar gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JanuaryHvar 26°C (80°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Hvar during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Hvar for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Hvar is a little warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hvar in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Hvar usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Hvar gets 79 mm (3.1 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 AprilHvar 18°C (64°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hvar and Santiago. Many visitors come to Hvar in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Hvar is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Hvar average around 8°C (47°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Hvar usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santiagoin July. Hvar gets 83 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 JulyHvar 8°C (47°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hvar as well as Santiago. Most visitors come to Hvar for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Hvar is around the same temperature as Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Hvar averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Hvar usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Hvar gets 66 mm (2.6 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 OctoberHvar 15°C (59°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Hvar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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