Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Santiago? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Santiago?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $31Santiago $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $31, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $154. 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 Luxor and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Santiago $112
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Santiago $224
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.25Santiago $5.55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Private VIP Luxor Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $4.50
- Private Transfer Between Luxor Airport & Any Hotel: $6.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $6.00
- Private Transfer from / to luxor int'l airport: $6.00
- Private Luxor Airport Transfer: Arrival or Departure: $7.49
- Pickup Transfers And Taxi Services From Hotel In Luxor To Luxor Airport: $7.50
- Luxor Transfers: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer From East&west Banks hotels to the Airport: $8.00
- Private Arrival Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $8.00
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $8.00
- Luxor Airport Private transfer to your Hotel / Nile Cruises: $8.00
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $8.00
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$1.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
- Airport Transfer: Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $99
- Airport Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $80
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Arrival Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Luxury Van: $99
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Cruise Ship Transfer to Valparaiso Port with 6 Hour tour + Winery: $89
- Cruise Terminal Transfer from Valparaíso & Wine Tasting: $129
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $99
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
- Portillo and Laguna Del Inca, Exclusive Guide and Private Transfer: $250
- Private 15-Passenger Premium Airport Transfer – Santiago (SCL): $190
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $15Santiago $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $13
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Luxor West Bank Tour: School, Church & Cooking Class: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $60
- Day Tour to Farm Luxor with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $62
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.94
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Hamburger$2.57
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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.
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $56
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $58
- Mercado Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $60
- 4h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $77
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $99
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Barrio Italia Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $119
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.66Santiago $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.54
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Camel Ride for Two$1.17
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahabiya Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan: $5.00
- Private Day tour: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Memnon: $5.60
- Medinet Habu Temple QR Code Entry Ticket: $6.50
- Private Luxor West Bank Tour: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut&Colossi: $7.92
- Luxor Half Day Tour : Karnak & Luxor Temples: $8.00
- Private Half-Day Luxor Tour:Valley of the Kings,Habu & Hatshepsut: $8.39
- Luxor Tour:Valley of the King&Hatshepsut Temple&colossi of Memnon: $8.41
- Private Tour: Medinet Habu,Valley of the Queens & Deir el-Medina: $8.49
- Private Half Day Tour:Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple& Memnon: $8.50
- Private Tour: Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut Temple &Tut's Tomb: $8.53
- Private luxor Tour: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Memnon: $8.63
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $9.00
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $11
- Historical Sights Walking Tour: $15
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- History Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $21
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Santiago Sightseeing Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $25
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- City Tour Santiago - Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.89Santiago $8.62
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- "Chile in Your Glass" Wine Tasting.: $22
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Traditional Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Official English: $27
- "Premium Wine Tour" Viña Cousiño Macul Official english: $45
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $55
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $61
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Valparaíso and Vineyard of the Sea with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $70
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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 Luxor or Santiago?
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is much warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Santiagoin January. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 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 JanuaryLuxor 33°C (91°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Santiago. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Santiagoin April. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 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 AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 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 JulyLuxor 14°C (57°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Luxor during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Luxor is much warmer than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Santiagoin October. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 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 OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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