Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Ljubljana?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ljubljana or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ljubljana or Santiago, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ljubljana or Santiago?
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
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 from Ljubljana, The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana, 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 dayLjubljana €86Santiago €133
The average daily cost (per person) in Ljubljana is €86, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €133. 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 Ljubljana and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLjubljana €54Santiago €103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLjubljana €108Santiago €206
Compare Hotels in Ljubljana and Santiago
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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: Ljubljana Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ljubljana €21Santiago €5.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to/from Ljubljana Station: $13
- Private Transfer from Brnik Airport to Ljubljana Centre: $28
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Ljubljana City: $46
- Private Transfer from Kranj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $55
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Kranj: $56
- Ljubljana Private Airport Transfers : $65
- Departure Private Transfer Ljubljana City to Ljubljana Airport by Business Car: $66
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Koper Port: $68
- Ljubljana to Ljubljana Airport (LJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Kamnik: $70
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Kamnik : $74
- Private transfer from Kranj to airport Ljubljana: $89
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€1.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $539
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Visit Montes Winery (7th World Best Wine) & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $273
- from Santiago airport private arrival transfer to the Valparaiso pier: $251
- Transfer To Valle Nevado Private for small groups: $250
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Valparaíso,Viña del Mar or San Antonio: $250
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Viña del Mar: $237
- City Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $234
- Transfer Santiago - Valparaíso: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Ljubljana or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Ljubljana 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 dayLjubljana €17Santiago €12
Typical Food Prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
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Horsemeat Hot Dog€2.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $54
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $65
- Cooking class; Traditional sLOVEnian štrukelj: $65
- sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class: $66
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Performance: $74
- Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $82
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $91
- Dinner in the Dark: $107
- Šmarna Gora: Hiking and Food Tour from Ljubljana: $129
- The 10 Tastings of Ljubljana Private Food Tour : $210
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.77
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Hamburger€2.35
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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.
- 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.Ljubljana €14Santiago €44
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)€8.00
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Romantic Old Town Self-guided Discovery Tour: $6.35
- Ljubljana City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- From Swamp to State: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Ljubljana: $6.99
- Ljubljana:Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride: $13
- Ljubljana Castle: Entrance Ticket: $13
- Self-Guided Walking Tour: $14
- House of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Virtual Reality Gaming Experience Ljubljana: $18
- Tour of the Festive Decorations: $18
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Experience Wildlife Encounter in Provincia Mountain of Chile.: $235
- Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- A Private Tour of Valparaiso with an experienced local guide.: $195
- Adventure and Viewpoints in Cajón del Maipo: $255
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
- Andes Day Volcano 8k Private Tour : $230
- Andes Half-Day Private Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting: $190
- Andes Sunset: shared tour with Asado in the mountain: $90
- Andes Whitewater Rafting Adventure plus Winery Tour and Tasting: $199
- Authentic Andes Adventure: Private Horse Riding and Cheese & Wine: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLjubljana €11Santiago €7.90
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
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Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)€6.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
- Wine Tasting Ljubljana: $59
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $63
- BEER WAY Kamnik Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour: $83
- Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $94
- Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana - Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia: $97
- From Ljubjana: Slovenian Wine Tour: $193
- Wine Tours in Slovenia: $218
- Wine Tours Slovenia: $218
- Wine Tour Slovenia: $261
- Truffle Hunting & Wine Tasting In Istria (private V.i.p. Tour): $263
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
- Colchagua Premium Wine Tour from Santiago: $145
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ljubljana and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Ljubljana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ljubljana Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ljubljana or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ljubljana. When comparing the sizes of Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Ljubljana or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Ljubljana during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Ljubljana for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Ljubljana is around the same temperature as Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ljubljana in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ljubljana. Ljubljana usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Ljubljana gets 122 mm (4.8 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 JanuaryLjubljana 22°C (72°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Ljubljana or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ljubljana and Santiago. Many visitors come to Ljubljana in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Ljubljana is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in Ljubljana average around 13°C (56°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Ljubljana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Ljubljana usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Ljubljana gets 115 mm (4.5 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 AprilLjubljana 13°C (56°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Ljubljana or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ljubljana as well as Santiago. Most visitors come to Ljubljana for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Ljubljana can be very cold during winter. Ljubljana is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in Ljubljana averages around 1°C (34°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.
Ljubljana usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Santiagoin July. Ljubljana gets 82 mm (3.2 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 JulyLjubljana 1°C (34°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Ljubljana or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Ljubljana are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Ljubljana because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Ljubljana is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ljubljana in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Ljubljana. In April, Ljubljana usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Ljubljana gets 110 mm (4.3 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 OctoberLjubljana 12°C (54°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Ljubljana
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 98 mm (3.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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