Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Jodhpur?
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 Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur 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: Jodhpur or Santiago?
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
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 Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, 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 dayJodhpur $42Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $42, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $150. 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 Jodhpur and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur 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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.18Santiago $5.41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur Hotel To Jodhpur Airport: $8.00
- Affordable Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $15
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Rohet Garh: $21
- Private Jodhpur Arrival Transfer Airport to Hotel/Accommodation: $23
- Jodhpur - Arrival Transfer from airport to Hotel: $25
- One Way Transfer From Jaipur To Pushkar: $28
- One Way Transfer Service From Jodhpur To Pushkar: $31
- One-Way Transfer: Jodhpur/Jaisalmer/Udaipur: $31
- Jodhpur To Pushkar One Way Private Transfer: $34
- Jaisalmer & Jodhpur One Way Transfer With Option: $37
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Jaipur : $38
- One Way Transfer From Jodhpur To Pushkar: $39
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$1.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Transfer to Valparaiso Cruise Terminal with Winery & Town Tour: $109
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49
- Transfer to San Antonio port with Valparaiso & Casablanca tour: $87
- Transfer from Valparaiso or San Antonio Port + Condor Watching Tour: $230
- Transfer from Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski to Santiago: $83
- Transfer from Santiago To Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski: $100
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago Centro Commune: $52
- Transfer Santiago-Viña del Mar / Viña del Mar-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago-Valparaiso / Valparaiso-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Transfer Santiago Airport to the commune of Providencia: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Jodhpur 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 dayJodhpur $21Santiago $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $12
- Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $21
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $23
- Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $24
- Jodhpur Food Tour: $25
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $25
- Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $26
- Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $28
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $29
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $29
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.88
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Hamburger$2.50
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Dinner$26
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: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- 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: $122
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $181
- Santiago Chilean and Peruvian Cooking Class with a Local Carol: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jodhpur $11Santiago $47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.68
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Astrology Reading$3.97
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Taj Mahal and Agra fort tour with iconic photoshoot: $4.00
- Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.64
- Agra: Sunrise Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour: $6.76
- Heritage blue city walking tour in jodhpur.: $6.76
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Boat Ride & Lunch: $7.89
- Jodhpur Bluecity Heritage Walking Tour: $9.02
- Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $11
- Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $11
- Jodhpur blue city waking tour with local guide: $11
- Jodhpur Half Day Heritage Tour: $11
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Private Half-Day Guided Tour of the City of Santiago.: $280
- Private Sightseeing City Tour in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $240
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $26
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago : $240
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $55
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & Santuario del Río Spa: $132
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
- Andes Day Lagoon in Cajón del Maipo & Embalse el Yeso Private Tour: $200
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $9.70Santiago $8.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $79
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $89
- Kross Brewery Tour: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jodhpur Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jodhpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jodhpur or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Santiago. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the summer, Jodhpur is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jodhpur in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
Jodhpur receives a lot of rain in the summer. Jodhpur usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 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 JanuaryJodhpur 32°C (90°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year.
In October, Jodhpur is generally much warmer than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 28°C (82°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Jodhpur usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santiagoin April. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 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 AprilJodhpur 28°C (82°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Jodhpur during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Jodhpur is much warmer than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Jodhpur usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JulyJodhpur 17°C (63°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Jodhpur. In the spring, Jodhpur is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jodhpur in April average around 31°C (88°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Jodhpur usually receives around the same amount of rain as Santiagoin October. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 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 OctoberJodhpur 31°C (88°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Jodhpur
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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 | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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