Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Mykonos?
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 Mykonos or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Santiago. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mykonos or Santiago?
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
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 Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, 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 dayMykonos €272Santiago €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €272, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €134. 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 Mykonos and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMykonos €74Santiago €97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMykonos €148Santiago €194
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos 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: Mykonos Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mykonos €24Santiago €4.82
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)€5.60
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Taxi to Kalafatis€13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- Mykonos Private Luxury Transfers: $24
- Private Luxury Transfer: $24
- Professional Private Transfer for Groups: $24
- Private Transfer from Mykonos Airport(JMK) to Mykonos Cruise Port: $25
- Mykonos Arrival : Private Airport and Port Transfer 24 hours: $28
- Best Of Mykonos Private Transfer: $29
- Mykonos Island VIP Transfers: 24/7 Private Transportation 1-Way: $29
- Mykonos to Mykonos Airport (JMK) - Departure Private Transfer: $32
- Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $33
- Mykonos Premium One Way Private Transfer: $35
- Mykonos Private Transfer | Affordable Airport & Port Transfer: $35
- Airport Private Transfer Service: $36
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€1.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Transfer to/from Santiago Airport (SCL): $15
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCL): $24
- Private Transfer to Santiago Airport (SCL): $24
- Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $30
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago: $34
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $37
- Private Airport Transfer: Santiago Airport (SCL) → Hotel: $37
- Santiago de Chile Airport Transfer: $40
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $42
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santiago, Chile: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Mykonos 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 dayMykonos €83Santiago €20
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones€4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $74
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $74
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at Mykonian Farm: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner with Drinks in Mykonos: $76
- Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings: $116
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $137
- Mykonos Small-Group Cooking Class with Sunset Option: $137
- Mykonos Small Group Cooking Class with Sunset Option: $141
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
- Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $155
- Food Tour in Mykonos Walking and Tasting Experience: $163
- Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $171
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.68
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Hamburger€2.23
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Dinner€23
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.Mykonos €23Santiago €42
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Find your (queer) god Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.39
- Mykonian Farm Entrance Ticket: $12
- Private Canoeing Experience in Mykonos: $24
- For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town: $28
- Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $28
- Iconic Mykonos Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
- Mykonos Beach Break Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers: $34
- Super Paradise Beach Paddle Boat Experience: $34
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Mykonos: $35
- Rings Water Tubing Experience at Super Paradise Beach: $35
- 2 Hours in Mykonos, The Essential Express Tour: $39
- Feel like a local - Walking Tour in Mykonos Town 2hours: $40
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 dayMykonos €20Santiago €7.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting in Tinos: Sea-View Terrace Tour & Sommelier Guide: $52
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $77
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land: $80
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $85
- Wine Tasting Tour at a traditional farm in Mykonos: $88
- Kafedena's Olive oil and Wine Tasting with Mezzes: $91
- Mykonos Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting: $131
- Mykonos Gems & Wine Tasting: $131
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $159
- Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Mykonos: $165
- Naxos in a Glass - Island Wine Tasting Experience: $210
- Explore Mykonos Private Tour with Optional local Wine Tasting: $229
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 Mykonos and Santiago, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos 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 Mykonos Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos 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.
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.