Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Naples?
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 Naples or Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples 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: Naples or Santiago?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week 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 dayNaples €158Santiago €130
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €158, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €130. 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 Naples and Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Santiago €95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Santiago €190
Compare Hotels in Naples and Santiago
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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: Naples Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Santiago €4.68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Transfer to Vesuvius by bus from Herculaneum (no ticket): $26
- Round-Trip Shuttle Transfer from Naples to Pompeii: $31
- GR Limo Car Service Transfers & Tour: $34
- Private Transfer Naples Airport Center and Hotel and Port Station: $35
- Transfer from Naples Airport NAP to Naples city or Amalfi Coast: $37
- Ferry Transfers Between Naples and Ischia (Casamicciola Terme): $37
- NAP Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $42
- Naples Airport to Naples center transfer (or vice versa): $46
- Napoli Hotel or Port to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Ferry Transfers Between Naples and Amalfi: $49
- Private Transfer Napoli Hotels or Port to Napoli Airport (NAP): $55
- Private Transfer Napoli Airport (NAP) to Napoli Hotels or Port: $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€0.98
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 Naples or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Naples 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 dayNaples €69Santiago €20
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Naples Certified Pizza & Tiramisu Class Drink and Appetizer: $27
- Naples Street Food tour with 6 gastronomic stops and pizza: $41
- Naples Street Food Tour with Foodie Guide around Historical Center: $43
- Naples Pizza Making and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $45
- Naples Official Pasta Making Class & Tiramisu Cooking class: $45
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide: $48
- Eat and Visit Naples City Street Food Tour with Local Expert: $48
- Naples Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $50
- Anna Napoli Food Tours and tours: $50
- Healthy Vegetarian Street Food Tour in Naples: $51
- Naples Pizza Cooking Class: $55
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $57
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada€1.63
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Hamburger€2.16
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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.Naples €30Santiago €41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Tours In Naples With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.42
- Discover the Soul of A Walking Tour Through the Old Town: $4.57
- Naples Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.17
- Naples Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h30 and 18 audio reviews: $6.74
- Naples Interactive City Tour: $8.00
- A Self-Guided Tour Through the Historical Heart of Naples: $9.99
- TOP Naples : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $11
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Naples Spooky and Dark History Self Guided Walking Tour with App: $12
- Naples Spanish Quarters Street Art Self Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Galleria Borbonica Entrance Ticket in Standard Route: $17
- Tour Journey into the historical Neapolitan glove factory: $17
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 dayNaples €21Santiago €7.26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $20
- Ercolano Vineyards Guided Wine Tasting Experience with Brunch: $43
- Caserta Winery Visit and Wine Tasting in Casertavecchia: $50
- Fun Wine Tasting, DELICIOUS Bruschetta & Trivia Games: $57
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Experience, Vineyards Tour and Lunch: $67
- Naples Gnocchi and Tiramisù Making Class with Wine Tasting: $80
- Vesuvius National P Tour and Wine Tasting: $86
- Naples by Night Food and Wine Tasting with Sightseeing Guided Tour: $102
- Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $103
- From Naples Tour Bufala Mozzarella Paestum Temples Wine Tasting: $138
- From Naples & Sorrento: Organic Vesuvius Wine Tour & Lunch: $147
- Ischia Wine Tasting Experience, Vineyards Tour and Hotel Pickup: $147
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 Naples and Santiago, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Naples. When comparing the sizes of Naples 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 Naples 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 Naples has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Naples or Santiago in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and Santiago. Many travelers come to Naples for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Naples is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 23°C (74°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In July, Naples usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Naples gets 26 mm (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 JanuaryNaples 23°C (74°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Naples or Santiago in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Naples as well as Santiago. Many visitors come to Naples in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Naples is a little warmer than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Naples usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 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 AprilNaples 17°C (63°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Naples or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Naples is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Naples in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
It's quite rainy in Naples. In January, Naples usually receives more rain than Santiagoin July. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JulyNaples 8°C (47°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Naples or Santiago in the Spring?
Both Santiago and Naples during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Naples because of the activities around the city.
In April, Naples is generally cooler than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 13°C (55°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Naples usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 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 OctoberNaples 13°C (55°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Naples
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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