Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Milan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Milan 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 Milan 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: Milan or Santiago?
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
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 Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, 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 dayMilan €166Santiago €133
The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €166, 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 Milan and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilan €96Santiago €103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilan €192Santiago €206
Compare Hotels in Milan and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Milan 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: Milan Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milan €35Santiago €5.09
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport€7.00
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
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Taxi From Airport€90
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Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
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Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Linate Airport to/from Milan Central Station Transfer: $5.38
- Bus Transfer from/to Bergamo Airport: $11
- Direct Transfer between Malpensa Airport and Center: $11
- Bergamo Airport Transfer: $11
- Transfer from Malpensa Airport to Milan city center: $12
- Transfer Milan city center - Malpensa airport: $12
- Serravalle Designer Outlet Roundtrip Bus Transfer: $27
- Luxury Private Day Transfer from Milan to Linate Airport: $38
- Private Luxury day Transfer from Linate Airport to Milan: $38
- Milan to Bergamo Airport (BGY) - Departure Private Transfer : $46
- Milan to Como hotels - Private Transfer: $54
- Luxury Private Night Transfer from Milan to Linate Airport: $55
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 Milan or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Milan 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 dayMilan €39Santiago €12
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station€8.60
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Restaurant Pizza€6.60
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
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Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
- Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
- Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $70
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70
- Local Cuisine Cooking Class with Wine: $73
- Fresh pasta experience for children - Cooking Class: $73
- Cooking Course on Fresh Pasta for Aspiring Chefs in Milan: $76
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.Milan €31Santiago €44
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The City Storytelling Experience: Art, History and Myths Come Together: $3.28
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Age-Old Plants: $4.63
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring the Famous Five Days: $4.63
- Giuseppe Verdi in Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.63
- Unique Self-Guided Audio Tour on Alessandro Manzoni: $4.63
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.84
- Milano Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.26
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Milan: $5.48
- Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $5.49
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
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 dayMilan €24Santiago €7.90
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
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Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $53
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $88
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $94
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $160
- Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $164
- Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $182
- Barolo wine Tasting, Alba, UNESCO Castle: Small Group from Milan: $207
- Milan Private 3-Hour Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $218
- Milan Private Tour - Duomo with Rooftop, Food & Wine Tasting: $231
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 Milan and Santiago, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Milan 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan 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 Milan Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Milan or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Milan. When comparing the sizes of Milan 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 Milan 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 Milan has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Milan or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Milan during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Milan this time of year.
In July, Milan is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Milan average around 23°C (73°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Milan usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Milan gets 60 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 JanuaryMilan 23°C (73°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Milan or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Milan and Santiago. Many travelers come to Milan for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Milan is around the same temperature as Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Milan averages around 15°C (58°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Milan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Milan usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Milan gets 103 mm (4 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 AprilMilan 15°C (58°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Milan or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Milan as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Milan in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Milan can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Milan is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Milan in January average around 5°C (41°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
Milan usually gets less rain in January than Santiagoin July. Milan gets 68 mm (2.7 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 JulyMilan 5°C (41°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Milan or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Milan are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Milan for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Milan is generally cooler than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Milan average around 13°C (55°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Milan usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Milan gets 76 mm (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 OctoberMilan 13°C (55°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Milan
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.