Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Munich?
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 Munich or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Munich 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: Munich or Santiago?
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, The Best Walking Tours in Germany, 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 dayMunich €168Santiago €129
The average daily cost (per person) in Munich is €168, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €129. 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 Munich and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMunich €89Santiago €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMunich €178Santiago €188
Compare Hotels in Munich and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Munich 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: Munich Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Munich €19Santiago €4.63
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
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Single Zone Trip on Subway€2.30
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Inner District Subway Day Pass€5.20
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City transport day ticket€11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
- Shared Departure Transfer: Munich Central Station to Munich Airport: $15
- Airport Transfer by Bus: $15
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $72
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $83
- Munich to Munich Airport (MUC) - Departure Private Transfer: $106
- Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Van: $117
- Private arrival transfer Munich Airport to Munich Hotels: $129
- Munich Airport MUC Private Transfer to or from Munich City: $131
- Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Car: $135
- Munich Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer to or from Munich City: $137
- Private Transfer to/from Munich Airport (MUC): $137
- Airport transfer: $140
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€0.97
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: Airport SCL to Santiago by Business Car: $82
- Arrival Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago de Chile: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Airport SCL to Santiago by Business Car: $82
- City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
- Clos Apalta Winery - Tour with Private Transfer: $300
- Cruise Terminal Transfer from Valparaíso & Wine Tasting: $129
- Departure Transfer Santiago de Chile to Santiago Airport SCL: $82
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $82
- Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Luxury Van: $102
- 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 Munich or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Munich 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 dayMunich €47Santiago €19
Typical Food Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
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Bratwurst€5.00
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Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)€1.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
- Flavors of Bavaria: A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
- Christmas Day Dinner & Beer Cellar Tour: $21
- Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $50
- Glockenbachviertel culinary - the food tour: $51
- Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $51
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Schwabing in German: $63
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $63
- Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich: $63
- Munich Food Tour: The Ultimate Bavarian Full Meal & Drinks: $80
- Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $84
- Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $86
- Munich Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $94
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.61
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Hamburger€2.14
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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.
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $56
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $56
- Mercado Meals Santiago Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $59
- 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
- Food Tour STGO, Eat like Locals!: $99
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation 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
- Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Munich €29Santiago €40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Schack Gallery Entrance€4.00
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Munich Zoo Entrance€9.00
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Pub Crawl Munich Tour€14
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Neuschwanstein Castle (2)€24
Tours and Activities in Munich
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Highlights Guided Segway Tour: $2.33
- Virtual Tour 360 Video Octoberfest Munich with Wolfgang: $3.49
- Self-guided podcast tour Rudolph Moshammer's Munich: $5.47
- Podcast Tour The Green Heartbeat of Munich's vibrant oasis: $5.47
- Munich Highlights Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour: $5.70
- München Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.71
- Self-guided podcast tour The currents of freedom: $6.85
- Podcast Tour The Rebellious Roots of FC Bayern Munich: $6.85
- Podcast Tour Munich's Resistance to National Socialism: $6.85
- Munich Interactive City Tour: $8.00
- Munich Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.13
- 800 Years of History: A Munich GPS Audio Tour: $9.99
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
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- History Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $21
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Santiago Sightseeing Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $25
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial portugués: $27
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- City Tour Santiago - Walking Tour: $29
- Guided Walking Tour through the Historic Center: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMunich €37Santiago €7.19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
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Hofbrauhaus€12
Sample the Local Flavors in Munich
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
- Munich Pub Crawl Bars with Club Entry and Shots: $29
- Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $31
- Munich Private Pub Crawl Beer Halls with a Local Guide: $34
- Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots: $35
- Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $40
- Brewery Experience with Beer & Regional Food: $52
- Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $54
- South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $57
- Old Town Beer and Pub Tour (4 beers): $64
- Munich Alcohol-Free: Pub tour with 4 different beers: $64
- Beer and Pub Tour with Tasting Portions: $69
- Aschheim: Distillery Tour with Tasting and Buffet: $80
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
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official: $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: $65
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $70
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $75
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $75
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $75
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Munich and Santiago, we can see that Munich is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Munich 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 Munich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munich 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 Munich Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Munich or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Munich. When comparing the sizes of Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Munich or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Munich and Santiago. Many travelers come to Munich for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Munich is generally around the same temperature as Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Munich average around 20°C (68°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In July, Munich usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Munich gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryMunich 20°C (68°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Munich or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Munich as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Munich in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Munich is cooler than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Munich averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Munich usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Munich gets 45 mm (1.8 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 AprilMunich 11°C (52°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Munich or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Munich are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Munich for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Munich can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Munich is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Munich in January average around -1°C (31°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
In January, Munich usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Munich gets 43 mm (1.7 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 JulyMunich -1°C (31°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Munich or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Munich during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Munich because of the activities around the city.
In April, Munich is generally cooler than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Munich average around 11°C (53°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Munich usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Munich gets 48 mm (1.9 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 OctoberMunich 11°C (53°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Munich
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (33°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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