Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Marseille?
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 Marseille or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille 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: Marseille or Santiago?
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
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 Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, 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 dayMarseille €179Santiago €128
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €179, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €128. 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 Marseille and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Santiago €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Santiago €186
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Marseille 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: Marseille Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Santiago €4.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass€3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marseille Airport to Aix en Provence Hotel: Private Transfers: $42
- Marseille Airport transfer for Cassis hotel and apartment : $72
- Taxi Marseille Airport-Transfer Marseille Airport: $84
- Marseille Marignane Airport: transfer Marseille center: $88
- Marseille Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to City centre: $90
- Private Business Car Transfer Marseille Airport MRS to Marseille: $91
- Marseille Private Transfer from Marseille city centre to Marseille Airport: $91
- Private Transfer from Marseille city to Marseille Cruise Terminal: $91
- Private Transfer from Marseille Cruise Terminal to Marseille city: $91
- Marseille to Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- Transfer : $93
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) Private Transfer to Marseille: $98
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€0.96
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 Marseille or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Marseille 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 dayMarseille €73Santiago €19
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $38
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $114
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $119
- Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour: $129
- Private Food Tour in Marseille 3 Hours with a local expert.: $155
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.60
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Hamburger€2.13
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Dinner€22
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.Marseille €38Santiago €40
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.80
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.81
- Marseille Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $7.20
- Marseille City Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- entry ticket to the Sky Center panoramic terrace: $17
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $18
- OM Stadium Tour: $25
- Ecopark Adventures Treetop Adventure: $28
- Cosquer Cave Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $29
- Marseille Grand E-Bike Tour : "le tour du Fada": $42
- Marseille city : easy seaside ebike tour: $44
- Cassis : Two Calanques Tour by Electric Mountain Bike: $48
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
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Santiago €7.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $24
- Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop: $75
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $131
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $179
- From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $187
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $198
- Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $211
- From Marseille : Sidecar Wine Tour to Cassis and Bandol: $289
- Cassis, Bandol, Le Castellet wine tour: Cliffs and Vineyards: $411
- Marseille Vieux Port & Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $1,116
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 Marseille and Santiago, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Marseille 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille 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 Marseille Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Marseille 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 Marseille 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 Marseille has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Marseille or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Marseille as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Marseille for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Marseille is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 24°C (75°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Marseille usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Marseille gets 14 mm (0.6 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 JanuaryMarseille 24°C (75°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Marseille are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Marseille in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Marseille is around the same temperature as Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
In October, Marseille usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Marseille gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilMarseille 16°C (61°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Marseille during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Marseille is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Marseille in January average around 7°C (44°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
Marseille usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Marseille gets 47 mm (1.9 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 JulyMarseille 7°C (44°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Marseille and Santiago. The spring months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Marseille is generally cooler than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 13°C (56°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Marseille usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Marseille gets 48 mm (1.9 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 OctoberMarseille 13°C (56°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Marseille
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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