Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Karlovy Vary?
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 Karlovy Vary or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Karlovy Vary and Santiago can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Karlovy Vary or Santiago?
Karlovy Vary
Founded in 1370, Karlovy Vary translates to "Charles' Bath" for its founder Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, as well as its famous hot springs. It is located in Bohemia in the western Czech Republic and is also known as Karlsbad (German) or Carlsbad (English). Another highlight is the International Film Festival in July with draws celebrities and other film enthusiasts worldwide.
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 Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Czech Republic, 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 dayKarlovy Vary $115Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Karlovy Vary is $115, 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 Karlovy Vary and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKarlovy Vary $45Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKarlovy Vary $90Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Karlovy Vary and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Karlovy Vary 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: Karlovy Vary Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Karlovy Vary $30Santiago $5.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Karlovy Vary
Also for Karlovy Vary, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague, English-speaking driver: $131
- Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing: $141
- Karlovy Vary to Prague Airport (PRG) - Departure Private Transfer: $167
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:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $467
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Private Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Transfer Private hotel to Cruise ship in Puerto San Antonio or Valparaiso: $270
- Santiago de Chile : private transfer in SUV to Viña del mar or Valparaíso: $270
- Private Transfer to Sewell UNESCO Andes Town Tour with Lunch: $269
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Viña del Mar: $261
- Private Transfer From Santiago airport to San Antonio Pier or Valparaiso Pier : $251
- Santiago Airport (SCL) to Santo Domingo - Round-Trip Transfer: $240
- Transfer from Valparaiso or San Antonio Port + Condor Watching Tour: $230
Is it cheaper to fly into Karlovy Vary or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Karlovy Vary 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 dayKarlovy Vary $52Santiago $23
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.Karlovy Vary $13Santiago $47
Tours and Activities in Karlovy Vary
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Karlovy Vary.
- Karlovy Vary Hot Springs Tasting Tour: $42
- Touristic highlights of Karlovy Vary on a Private half day tour with a local: $184
- A day in the life of Karlovy Vary - Private tour with a local: $245
- Karlovy Vary Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $273
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 dayKarlovy Vary $7.53Santiago $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 Karlovy Vary and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Karlovy Vary much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Karlovy Vary Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Karlovy Vary or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Karlovy Vary. When comparing the sizes of Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Karlovy Vary during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Karlovy Vary is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Karlovy Vary in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
Karlovy Vary usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Karlovy Vary gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryKarlovy Vary 20°C (68°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Karlovy Vary and Santiago.
In October, Karlovy Vary is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Karlovy Vary average around 11°C (51°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In October, Karlovy Vary usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Karlovy Vary gets 48 mm (1.9 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 AprilKarlovy Vary 11°C (51°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Karlovy Vary as well as Santiago.
The weather in Karlovy Vary can be very cold. Karlovy Vary is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Karlovy Vary averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Karlovy Vary usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Karlovy Vary gets 38 mm (1.5 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 JulyKarlovy Vary 1°C (33°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Karlovy Vary are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Karlovy Vary is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Karlovy Vary in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
In April, Karlovy Vary usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Karlovy Vary gets 53 mm (2.1 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 OctoberKarlovy Vary 10°C (50°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Karlovy Vary
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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