Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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: Liverpool or Santiago?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool £161Santiago £114
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Santiago is £114. 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 Liverpool and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Santiago £88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Santiago £176
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Santiago £4.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- BUS Transfer to/from John Lennon Airport: $5.77
- Manchester Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Liverpool: $6.89
- Liverpool Airport Arrival Private Transfer to Accommodation: $41
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Liverpool to Liverpool Cruise Port: $41
- Private Arrival Transfer from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool City Center: $47
- Private Liverpool Departure Transfer - Liverpool Hotel / Accomm To Airport: $51
- Private Liverpool Arrival Transfer:Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Hotel/Accomm: $51
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Business Car: $66
- Private Transfer from Birchwood to Manchester Airport (MAN): $70
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Liverpool Airport LPL in Luxury Van: $75
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£0.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Departure Transfer from Santiago- Santiago Airport (SCL): $27
- Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
- Arrival Private Transfers : Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago in Luxury Van: $85
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Arturo Merino Benítez Intl Airport: Shared Transfer: $24
- Departure Private Transfers : Santiago to Santiago Airport SCL in Business Car: $68
- Departure Private Transfers : Santiago to Santiago Airport SCL in Luxury Van: $85
- Departure Transfer - Hotel in Santiago to Santiago International Airport: $35
- From Farellones Roundtrip Transfer: $35
- From Valle Nevado and Farellones with Transfer: $72
- Luxury Airport Private Transfer SCL: $90
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £59Santiago £11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada£1.52
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Hamburger£2.02
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Dinner£21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai: $109
- Sunset at Alyan Family Wines Winery with Dinner: $116
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $117
- Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
- 4-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner and Show: $150
- Private Dinner and Show with Transfers: $158
- Traditional Chilean Cooking Class with a Local in Her Santiago Countryside Home: $168
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Liverpool £36Santiago £38
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.31
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $6.99
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Self-guided walking tour with mobile app: $7.20
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.56
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.59
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Explore Santiago's Soul: Walking In-App Audio Tour: $5.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- La Paz from the Heights: Down hill Walking tour & Cable Cars: $12
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $15
- Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $23
- Skip the Line: Concha y Toro Traditional Tour Ticket: $25
- Walking tour through Santiago: $26
- From Valle Nevado and Farellones Small Group Tour: $29
- The Essentials City Tour & Optional Concha y Toro: $30
- Half Day tradicional city Tour: $30
- TOUR PANORAMICO VALLE NEVADO Y FARELLONES: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Santiago £6.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official: $37
- Concha y Toro Ticket and Tour with Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Wine tour: $63
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Private Tour: Santa Rita Vineyard with Wine Tastings: $72
- From Concha y Toro Marqués Half-Day Wine Tasting: $89
- half day wine tour to concha y toro from Santiago seasonal offer: $95
- From Maipo Valley Wine Tour: $99
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
- Private Tour: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso Tour with Wine Tasting in Casablanca Valley: $143
- Premium Wine Tasting and Tour at Santa Rita with Transport: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Santiago, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Liverpool or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Santiago. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year.
Liverpool is cooler than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Liverpool for the shopping scene and the music scene.
In the autumn, Liverpool is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Liverpool in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Liverpool gets 78 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 AprilLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Liverpool in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Liverpool is generally much colder than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 5°C (42°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Liverpool usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Liverpool during the spring are popular places to visit.
Liverpool is much colder than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Liverpool gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Liverpool
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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