Should you visit Jaipur 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 Jaipur 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: Jaipur or Santiago?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
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 Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Jaipur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $20, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $145. 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 Jaipur and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur 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:
Jaipur Hotel Prices and
Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Jaipur Airport Private Arrival Transfers:
$7.94
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From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfer:
$9.60
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Private Airport Transfer :- From Jaipur International Airport to Hotel:
$10
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Private Transfer from Jaipur Airport JAI to Jaipur hotels:
$11
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Private transfer Jaipur to Pushkar:
$11
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Full-Day Guided City Tour with Hotel Transfers:
$12
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Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI:
$16
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One Way Transfer from Jaipur:
$16
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Jaipur International Airport:
$18
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Private Transfer From Jaipur to New Delhi:
$21
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Private Transfer-Jaipur to Agra-Fatehpur Sikri OR Stepwell:
$21
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Delhi, Agra & Private One-Way Transfer by Car:
$26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
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Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.:
$467
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Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile:
$362
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Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz:
$300
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Private Santiago, Visit Santa Rita Winery and Transfer to Hotel:
$300
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Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso:
$286
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Private Transfer Between Santiago and Cruise Port:
$270
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Santiago de Chile: Private Transfer to San Antonio / Port:
$270
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Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch:
$269
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Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago:
$262
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Private cruise transfer: Puerto San Antonio or Valparaíso ↔ Santiago:
$260
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Private Transfer Santiago Airport SCL to Vina Concon Valparaiso:
$250
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Portillo and Laguna Del Inca, Exclusive Guide and Private Transfer:
$250
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Jaipur 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 day
Jaipur $7.55
Santiago $22
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour:
$14
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Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner:
$15
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Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour:
$17
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Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals:
$18
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Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class:
$19
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cooking class demo with dinner:
$20
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Food Tour and Eat like Locals:
$20
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Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family:
$21
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Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur:
$21
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Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard:
$23
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Pink City Cooking Class:
$23
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Jaipur Cooking Class with a Local Family in Jaipur:
$25
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
$2.41
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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.
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Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes:
$40
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Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide:
$56
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Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink:
$56
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Mercado Meals Santiago Food Tour with 12+ Tastings:
$59
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Mercado Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings:
$60
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4h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks:
$77
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Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!:
$99
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Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks:
$99
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Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago:
$107
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Casillero del Diablo Night Experience – Cellars, Wine & Dinner:
$110
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Barrio Italia Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks:
$119
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San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show:
$129
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two
$1.04
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
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Pink City Local Shopping Tour:
$3.20
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Jaipur Private Day Tour: City Palace, Amber Fort, Skip-the-Line:
$3.44
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Private Jaipur City Tour with Amber Fort & Guide:
$3.71
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Pink City Street Food and Local Market Tour:
$4.00
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Jaipur Full Day Tour By Local Guide And Transportation:
$4.24
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Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk with Local Guide:
$4.24
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Nahargarh Fort and Monkey Temple 4 Hour Tour:
$4.24
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Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour By Car, Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry:
$4.77
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Private Guided Half Day Tour Jaipur:
$5.00
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Private Full Day Jaipur History and Heritage Tour:
$5.00
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Private Guided Full Day tour Of Jaipur:
$5.00
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Private Guided Same Day Jaipur Tour From Delhi By Car:
$5.00
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
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1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago:
$120
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1 Day Undurraga Vineyard Tour from Santiago:
$120
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1 Day Valparaiso and Vina del Mar Tour from Santiago:
$51
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3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour:
$30
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6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago:
$75
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A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago (Standard):
$290
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Adventure in Portillo: Laguna del Inca and Mountain Picnic:
$85
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An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago:
$60
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Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & El Morado Lodge and Spa:
$147
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Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago:
$120
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Andes Day Volcano 8k Private Tour:
$270
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Andes Mountains Tour From Santiago with Appetizer:
$180
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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"Chile in Your Glass" Wine Tasting.:
$22
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Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings:
$25
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Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots:
$25
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Tour Viña Santa Carolina in Santiago with 3 wine tasting:
$45
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Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting:
$55
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Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour:
$61
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Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour:
$65
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Valparaíso and Vineyard of the Sea with Casablanca Wine Tasting:
$68
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Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting:
$70
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Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago:
$75
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Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included:
$75
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Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting:
$75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jaipur 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 Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 78% larger than the population of Jaipur. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur 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.
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